Mercedes
White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,874 cc
R175 LUYMOT history
R175 LUY is a white diesel Mercedes first used on 19 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 236,774 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 236,774 km
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,264 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R175 LUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 19 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R175 LUY was last recorded at 236,774 km on 7 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jul 2026: 236,774 km, lower than 262,771 km on 10 Jul 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 262,771 km · 10 Jul 2025
- Average per year
- 3,264 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 236,774 km
- 2025 – 262,771 km
- 2024 – 217,604 km
- 2023 – 208,464 km
- 2022 – 200,743 km
- 2021 – 190,757 km
- 2020 – 178,281 km
- 2010 – 176,453 km
- 2009 – 174,964 km
- 2007 – 174,657 km
- 2006 – 171,056 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass236,774 km
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,774 km (-25,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 236,774 km
- Test number
- 641349345559
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass262,771 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 262,771 km
- Test number
- 964003969125
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Fail262,771 km (+45,167)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,771 km
- Test number
- 608004294647
- Repaired at testBrake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Pass217,604 km (+9,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 217,604 km
- Test number
- 587158714909
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass208,464 km (+7,721)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 208,464 km
- Test number
- 673137782891
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corrosion around catch (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel tub and chassis waxed
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheeltub and chassis waxed
Pass200,743 km (+9,986)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 200,743 km
- Test number
- 651251418409
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel wear at fixings
Pass190,757 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 190,757 km
- Test number
- 203254533852
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet release defective
Fail190,757 km (+12,476)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,757 km
- Test number
- 972398695518
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rearmost (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet release defective
Pass178,281 km (+1,828)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 178,281 km
- Test number
- 948326129879
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass176,453 km (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 176,453 km
- Test number
- 470838840152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,388 km (+1,424)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,388 km
- Test number
- 694537940122
- FailureNearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Pass174,964 km (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 174,964 km
- Test number
- 633531639122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,657 km (+3,601)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 174,657 km
- Test number
- 440522647198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,056 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2007
- Odometer
- 171,056 km
- Test number
- 601258436139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2006
- Odometer
- 163,697 miles
- Test number
- 211017945493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R175 LUY
- Does R175 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R175 LUY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R175 LUY?
- The MOT on R175 LUY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R175 LUY done?
- R175 LUY was recorded at 236,774 km at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,264 km a year.
- Has R175 LUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R175 LUY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on R175 LUY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R175 LUY find?
- R175 LUY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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