
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS61 MSUMOT history
LS61 MSU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 2 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,213 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2024
- Mileage
- 50,213 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 MSU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 MSU was last recorded at 50,213 miles on 2 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 50,213 miles · 24 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 50,213 miles
- 2022 – 42,901 miles
- 2021 – 32,919 miles
- 2019 – 32,440 miles
- 2017 – 32,313 miles
- 2016 – 28,980 miles
- 2015 – 21,592 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cosmetic cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cosmetic cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
10 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,213 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 50,213 miles
- Test number
- 480348978449
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail50,213 miles (+7,312)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,213 miles
- Test number
- 667506447672
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,901 miles (+9,982)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 42,901 miles
- Test number
- 812131174266
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in middle and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass32,919 miles (+479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 32,919 miles
- Test number
- 745001666560
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass32,440 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 32,440 miles
- Test number
- 220075191953
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cosmetic cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cosmetic cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail32,440 miles (+102)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,440 miles
- Test number
- 402511217803
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cosmetic cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cosmetic cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail32,338 miles (+25)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,338 miles
- Test number
- 734299966375
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake lever high, may require adjustment/repair
Pass32,313 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 32,313 miles
- Test number
- 330505991746
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass28,980 miles (+7,388)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,980 miles
- Test number
- 101876766095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,592 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,592 miles
- Test number
- 355281265052
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS61 MSU
- Does LS61 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 MSU expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 MSU?
- The MOT on LS61 MSU expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 MSU done?
- LS61 MSU was recorded at 50,213 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
- Has LS61 MSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 MSU has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS61 MSU 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 MSU find?
- LS61 MSU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over.
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