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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

LS61 RCOMOT history

LS61 RCO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS61 RCO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,179 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RCO was last recorded at 77,179 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,179 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,179 miles
  • 2025 – 70,495 miles
  • 2024 – 66,796 miles
  • 2023 – 62,318 miles
  • 2022 – 58,537 miles
  • 2021 – 53,053 miles
  • 2020 – 48,800 miles
  • 2019 – 46,840 miles
  • 2018 – 44,668 miles
  • 2017 – 40,760 miles
  • 2016 – 36,569 miles
  • 2015 – 31,619 miles
  • 2014 – 28,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,179 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGear box leakRecorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • O/S door mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view to the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe from N/S/R to O/S/R corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake discs corroded/lipped (mainly on inner faces pads around half way)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    622705759247
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear box leak

  2. Fail77,179 miles (+6,684)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    495970045636
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear box leak

  3. Pass70,495 miles (+3,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    234588840734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,796 miles (+4,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    513051232569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    210995506492
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside forward (cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deflector fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail62,318 miles (+3,781)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    360186702360
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside forward (cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deflector fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,537 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    734530521167
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not seriously affecting rear view at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflector fitted nearside

  8. Fail58,536 miles (+5,483)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    509476780585
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not seriously affecting rear view at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflector fitted nearside

  9. Pass53,053 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,053 miles
    Test number
    398153362705
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflector fitted to nearside

  10. Fail53,053 miles (+4,253)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,053 miles
    Test number
    621036770545
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflector fitted to nearside

  11. Pass48,800 miles (+1,960)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    518005612620
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from N/S/R to O/S/R corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass46,840 miles (+2,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,840 miles
    Test number
    783403163290
    • AdvisoryO/S door mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view to the rear
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop link lower dust boots perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from N/S/R to O/S/R corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to O/S/F brake flexi hose corroded/brake pipe union heavily corroded advise replacement soon
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/lipped (mainly on inner faces pads around half way)

  13. Pass44,668 miles (+3,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    150435974365
    • AdvisoryO/S door mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view to the rear
    • AdvisoryO/S/F anti roll bar drop link lower dust boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from N/S/R to O/S/R corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to O/S/F brake flexi hose corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/lipped (mainly on inner faces pads around half way)

  14. Pass40,760 miles (+4,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,760 miles
    Test number
    987423060773
    • AdvisoryINNER FRONT DISCS WORN AND CORRODED, WILL BE REQ NEXT PAD CHANGE. (PADS APPROX HALF)

  15. Pass36,569 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    686028713267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,619 miles (+3,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    487606455144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass28,171 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,171 miles
    Test number
    387513884243
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail28,171 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,171 miles
    Test number
    939453084283
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LS61 RCO

Does LS61 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RCO is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RCO?
The MOT on LS61 RCO is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RCO done?
LS61 RCO was recorded at 77,179 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,262 miles a year.
Has LS61 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RCO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 RCO 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 RCO find?
LS61 RCO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s; rear coil spring corroded both; gear box leak.

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