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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LS61 RFEMOT history

LS61 RFE is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LS61 RFE red Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,462 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 RFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 RFE was last recorded at 130,462 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,199 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,263 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,462 miles
  • 2025 – 127,199 miles
  • 2024 – 122,721 miles
  • 2023 – 119,522 miles
  • 2022 – 112,404 miles
  • 2021 – 102,183 miles
  • 2020 – 93,293 miles
  • 2019 – 82,301 miles
  • 2018 – 70,054 miles
  • 2016 – 48,708 miles
  • 2015 – 33,468 miles
  • 2014 – 20,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,462 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,462 miles (+3,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,462 miles
    Test number
    181270909207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass127,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,199 miles
    Test number
    896260034671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,199 miles (+4,478)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,199 miles
    Test number
    309766422980
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,721 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,721 miles
    Test number
    407043721961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,522 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    498578652521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,521 miles (+993)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    499117884164
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass118,528 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,528 miles
    Test number
    542044228052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,526 miles (+6,122)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,526 miles
    Test number
    804322446960
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass112,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    572732679101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,404 miles (+10,221)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    998993762813
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass102,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    306253535280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,183 miles (+8,890)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    920971986962
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass93,293 miles (+10,992)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    113757456735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,301 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    832739970400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,054 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    170939367313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,048 miles (+21,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    979454004529
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass48,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,708 miles
    Test number
    594282309547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,707 miles (+15,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,707 miles
    Test number
    741545689964
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass33,468 miles (+12,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    413750934956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,787 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    987625164239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner side walls deteriorating (splitting) close to excessive

Questions about LS61 RFE

Does LS61 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 RFE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 RFE?
The MOT on LS61 RFE is valid until 26 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 RFE done?
LS61 RFE was recorded at 130,462 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has LS61 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 RFE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 RFE 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 RFE find?
LS61 RFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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