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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LS61 RDZMOT history

LS61 RDZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LS61 RDZ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
131,449 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RDZ was last recorded at 131,449 miles on 18 May 2026, 12,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,930 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,519 miles
Average per year
8,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,449 miles
  • 2025 – 118,930 miles
  • 2024 – 112,284 miles
  • 2023 – 106,641 miles
  • 2022 – 99,176 miles
  • 2021 – 89,668 miles
  • 2020 – 77,686 miles
  • 2019 – 73,236 miles
  • 2018 – 65,328 miles
  • 2017 – 57,379 miles
  • 2016 – 48,312 miles
  • 2015 – 37,742 miles
  • 2014 – 28,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,449 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,449 miles
    Test number
    960342285401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,449 miles (+12,519)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,449 miles
    Test number
    126965709706
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,930 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,930 miles
    Test number
    181886113063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,870 miles (+6,586)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    105599697252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    216236801702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail112,284 miles (+5,643)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    932358471714
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass106,641 miles (+7,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,641 miles
    Test number
    448859261555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    555310298976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,175 miles (+9,507)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    339993436232
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    491471390079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail89,668 miles (+11,982)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    468839695035
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass77,686 miles (+4,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,686 miles
    Test number
    118084271860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    125600755757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail73,236 miles (+7,908)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    152043133138
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass65,328 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    801425146487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,379 miles (+9,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    785283629822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,312 miles (+10,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    173533699686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,742 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,742 miles
    Test number
    444123145244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    816319584250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 RDZ

Does LS61 RDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RDZ is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RDZ?
The MOT on LS61 RDZ is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 RDZ done?
LS61 RDZ was recorded at 131,449 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
Has LS61 RDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RDZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 RDZ 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 RDZ find?
LS61 RDZ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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