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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,689 cc

LS61 FMOMOT history

LS61 FMO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LS61 FMO blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,006 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FMO was last recorded at 96,006 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,527 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,006 miles
  • 2025 – 80,925 miles
  • 2024 – 73,156 miles
  • 2023 – 71,996 miles
  • 2022 – 66,471 miles
  • 2021 – 66,449 miles
  • 2020 – 65,260 miles
  • 2019 – 59,671 miles
  • 2018 – 51,555 miles
  • 2017 – 44,734 miles
  • 2016 – 38,587 miles
  • 2015 – 30,956 miles
  • 2014 – 24,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,006 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Parking brake lever high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,006 miles (+479)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    647685469506
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail95,527 miles (+396)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,527 miles
    Test number
    130317224966
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  3. Fail95,131 miles (+14,206)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    534514205430
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  4. Pass80,925 miles (+209)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    189408722201
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp top brackets broken, unit secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail80,716 miles (+7,560)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    143674779497
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp top brackets broken, unit secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,156 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    253984674541
    • AdvisoryO-s & n-s front brake pipes coaoted in grease or underseal
  7. Fail73,046 miles (+1,050)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,046 miles
    Test number
    456588564476
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed crossover pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler neck
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
  8. Pass71,996 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    409354977455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  9. Fail71,994 miles (+5,523)7 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    572906740798
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  10. Pass66,471 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,471 miles
    Test number
    857604916424
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody
  11. Pass66,449 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    306289552505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat buckle cassing missing
  12. Pass65,260 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    647052453817
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box outer skin coroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail65,260 miles (+5,589)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    463324908720
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Heavily scrubbed edges and cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box outer skin coroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and slightly distorted inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and slightly distorted inner tread. Nail also in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass59,671 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    951349631654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,555 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    416152789560
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel but not hitting stop
  16. Fail51,553 miles (+6,819)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,553 miles
    Test number
    646259435253
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel but not hitting stop
  17. Pass44,734 miles (+6,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,734 miles
    Test number
    499747086734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has minor bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisorySlight wear from outer edges on both front tyres
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on fuel tank
    • AdvisoryUnder trays damaged
  18. Pass38,587 miles (+7,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    333009823360
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted unable to check some components
  19. Pass30,956 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    899156345439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,251 miles
    Test number
    719348654236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FMO

Does LS61 FMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FMO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FMO?
The MOT on LS61 FMO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FMO done?
LS61 FMO was recorded at 96,006 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has LS61 FMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FMO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 FMO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 FMO find?
LS61 FMO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2.

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