Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc
R70 LUDMOT history
R70 LUD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 132,776 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R70 LUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R70 LUD was last recorded at 132,776 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 12,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,388 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,388 miles
- Average per year
- 9,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,776 miles
- 2025 – 120,388 miles
- 2024 – 107,979 miles
- 2023 – 99,741 miles
- 2022 – 94,081 miles
- 2021 – 86,056 miles
- 2020 – 80,465 miles
- 2019 – 73,816 miles
- 2018 – 63,910 miles
- 2017 – 51,170 miles
- 2016 – 26,883 miles
- 2015 – 18,054 miles
- 2014 – 12,400 miles
- 2013 – 8,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,776 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv gator starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,776 miles (+12,388)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 132,776 miles
- Test number
- 797553541710
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv gator starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass120,388 miles (+12,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 120,388 miles
- Test number
- 958743651507
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass107,979 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,979 miles
- Test number
- 819646992091
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,976 miles (+8,235)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,976 miles
- Test number
- 868257346140
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,741 miles (+5,660)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 99,741 miles
- Test number
- 943961435365
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,081 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 94,081 miles
- Test number
- 369937288625
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,056 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 86,056 miles
- Test number
- 232794731862
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail86,056 miles (+5,591)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,056 miles
- Test number
- 376892615654
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass80,465 miles (+6,649)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,465 miles
- Test number
- 822573595981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,816 miles (+9,906)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,816 miles
- Test number
- 975129294534
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass63,910 miles (+12,740)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,910 miles
- Test number
- 689699090266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,170 miles (+8,018)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 51,170 miles
- Test number
- 793664230932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,152 miles (+16,269)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,152 miles
- Test number
- 252392495759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,883 miles (+8,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 26,883 miles
- Test number
- 624737596562
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass18,054 miles (+5,654)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 18,054 miles
- Test number
- 845991745071
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass12,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 12,400 miles
- Test number
- 567751654022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,400 miles (+4,076)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,400 miles
- Test number
- 186411654042
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass8,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 8,324 miles
- Test number
- 497092543014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R70 LUD
- Does R70 LUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LUD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R70 LUD?
- The MOT on R70 LUD is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R70 LUD done?
- R70 LUD was recorded at 132,776 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
- Has R70 LUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R70 LUD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on R70 LUD 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 R70 LUD find?
- R70 LUD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.
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