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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LS61 FOUMOT history

LS61 FOU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LS61 FOU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,883 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FOU was last recorded at 120,883 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 9,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,757 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,126 miles
Average per year
8,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,883 miles
  • 2024 – 111,757 miles
  • 2023 – 104,929 miles
  • 2022 – 96,245 miles
  • 2021 – 88,484 miles
  • 2020 – 82,412 miles
  • 2019 – 75,420 miles
  • 2018 – 69,280 miles
  • 2017 – 63,598 miles
  • 2016 – 53,391 miles
  • 2015 – 41,173 miles
  • 2014 – 31,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,883 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    196474443521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail120,883 miles (+9,126)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    941680965620
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,757 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    594580279087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    768951613307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail104,929 miles (+8,684)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    713978506361
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,245 miles (+7,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    412660904745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,484 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    721967336059
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail88,483 miles (+6,071)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,483 miles
    Test number
    439752197861
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel arch under cover adrift
  9. Pass82,412 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    904016367145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,420 miles
    Test number
    813329742665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail75,417 miles (+6,137)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    738251388346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn close to legal 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass69,280 miles (+5,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    305051543721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass63,598 miles (+10,207)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    598623083963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,391 miles (+12,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    800084495370
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
  15. Pass41,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    641392223989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,173 miles (+9,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    747958311553
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass31,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,898 miles
    Test number
    267567384202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FOU

Does LS61 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FOU is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FOU?
The MOT on LS61 FOU is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FOU done?
LS61 FOU was recorded at 120,883 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,043 miles a year.
Has LS61 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FOU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 FOU 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 FOU find?
LS61 FOU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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