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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LS61 RCXMOT history

LS61 RCX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LS61 RCX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,567 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RCX was last recorded at 69,567 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,258 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,309 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,567 miles
  • 2025 – 67,258 miles
  • 2024 – 64,521 miles
  • 2023 – 60,336 miles
  • 2022 – 56,115 miles
  • 2021 – 52,012 miles
  • 2020 – 49,355 miles
  • 2019 – 47,412 miles
  • 2018 – 43,753 miles
  • 2017 – 39,104 miles
  • 2016 – 34,712 miles
  • 2015 – 31,042 miles
  • 2014 – 25,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,567 miles (+2,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    312834512957
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass67,258 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,258 miles
    Test number
    675660696353
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail67,256 miles (+2,735)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,256 miles
    Test number
    460239319623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,521 miles (+4,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    320935667238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass60,336 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    797863247696
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail60,335 miles (+4,220)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    600704209921
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass56,115 miles (+4,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,115 miles
    Test number
    837603326570
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass52,012 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,012 miles
    Test number
    910743059231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass49,355 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    167622902124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,412 miles (+3,659)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    556388799192
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,753 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    352872110221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre sidewall
  12. Pass39,104 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    908944212210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass34,712 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    529367989239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,042 miles
    Test number
    331787064324
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear screen slightly
  15. Fail31,042 miles (+5,929)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,042 miles
    Test number
    347733706990
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear screen slightly
  16. Pass25,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    139703374294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 RCX

Does LS61 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RCX is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RCX?
The MOT on LS61 RCX is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RCX done?
LS61 RCX was recorded at 69,567 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has LS61 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RCX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 RCX 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 RCX find?
LS61 RCX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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