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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,495 cc

LS61 HXMMOT history

LS61 HXM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
169,350 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 HXM was last recorded at 169,350 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,336 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
12,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,350 miles
  • 2023 – 166,291 miles
  • 2022 – 162,148 miles
  • 2021 – 151,499 miles
  • 2020 – 139,540 miles
  • 2019 – 118,731 miles
  • 2017 – 118,003 miles
  • 2016 – 97,097 miles
  • 2015 – 61,378 miles
  • 2014 – 32,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,350 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,350 miles
    Test number
    398625983715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail169,336 miles (+3,045)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,336 miles
    Test number
    794042608082
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass166,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,291 miles
    Test number
    380582435442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail166,291 miles (+4,143)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,291 miles
    Test number
    940109875036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass162,148 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,148 miles
    Test number
    833472055278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,102 miles (+10,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,102 miles
    Test number
    123133707843
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass151,499 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,499 miles
    Test number
    225437147850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,498 miles (+11,958)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    852865372686
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,540 miles (+455)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,540 miles
    Test number
    610481464659
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail139,085 miles (+20,354)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,085 miles
    Test number
    249710455517
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,731 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    906559408600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,003 miles (+20,906)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    779429321130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,097 miles (+35,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,097 miles
    Test number
    774218555642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,378 miles (+29,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    505392445821
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass32,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    435667334320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 HXM

Does LS61 HXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 HXM expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HXM?
The MOT on LS61 HXM expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 HXM done?
LS61 HXM was recorded at 169,350 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 12,866 miles a year.
Has LS61 HXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HXM has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 HXM 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 HXM find?
LS61 HXM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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