
Mercedes-Benz E
White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
LS61 VBZMOT history
LS61 VBZ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 152,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 152,882 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 VBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 VBZ was last recorded at 152,882 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,881 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,882 miles
- 2025 – 140,446 miles
- 2024 – 127,260 miles
- 2022 – 118,601 miles
- 2021 – 107,480 miles
- 2020 – 93,517 miles
- 2019 – 72,186 miles
- 2018 – 68,766 miles
- 2017 – 61,980 miles
- 2016 – 52,326 miles
- 2014 – 34,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Air bag message on dash but light not illuminated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,882 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 152,882 miles
- Test number
- 956186224290
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail152,881 miles (+12,435)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,881 miles
- Test number
- 578512881106
- 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,446 miles (+71)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 140,446 miles
- Test number
- 327922720596
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged stretching on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag message on dash but warning light not illuminated
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,375 miles (+13,115)5 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,375 miles
- Test number
- 862316250863
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged stretching on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag message on dash but light not illuminated
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,260 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 127,260 miles
- Test number
- 120568275118
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag message on dash but light not illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail127,255 miles (+8,654)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,255 miles
- Test number
- 692218631549
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag message on dash but light not illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension position sensor arm detached
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,601 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 118,601 miles
- Test number
- 760962342290
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir Bag Warning Message On Dash But Warning Light Not Illuminated
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail118,601 miles (+11,121)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,601 miles
- Test number
- 265461524618
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir Bag Warning Message On Dash But Warning Light Not Illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass107,480 miles (+42)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 107,480 miles
- Test number
- 791268318456
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail107,438 miles (+13,921)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,438 miles
- Test number
- 831129415189
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass93,517 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 93,517 miles
- Test number
- 743857367853
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail93,517 miles (+21,331)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,517 miles
- Test number
- 292177806693
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass72,186 miles (+3,420)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,186 miles
- Test number
- 462585460633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,766 miles (+6,786)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 68,766 miles
- Test number
- 675614287747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,980 miles (+9,654)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 61,980 miles
- Test number
- 642946308291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,326 miles (+17,706)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,326 miles
- Test number
- 470119665201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,620 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 34,620 miles
- Test number
- 178274704367
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS61 VBZ
- Does LS61 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VBZ is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 VBZ?
- The MOT on LS61 VBZ is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS61 VBZ done?
- LS61 VBZ was recorded at 152,882 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 10,426 miles a year.
- Has LS61 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 VBZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS61 VBZ 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 VBZ find?
- LS61 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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