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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

T21 UBYMOT history

T21 UBY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 24 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2025
Mileage
134,959 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 UBY
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
2009
First used
24 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 UBY was last recorded at 134,959 miles on 24 May 2024, 8,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,941 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,018 miles
Average per year
9,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,959 miles
  • 2023 – 126,941 miles
  • 2022 – 119,309 miles
  • 2021 – 113,806 miles
  • 2020 – 109,019 miles
  • 2019 – 108,356 miles
  • 2018 – 102,589 miles
  • 2017 – 95,308 miles
  • 2016 – 87,298 miles
  • 2015 – 73,408 miles
  • 2014 – 54,793 miles
  • 2013 – 39,640 miles
  • 2012 – 30,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,959 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,959 miles (+8,018)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,959 miles
    Test number
    151676070696
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,941 miles (+7,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,941 miles
    Test number
    920583941920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,309 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,309 miles
    Test number
    809145079362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    176883367272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,806 miles (+4,787)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,806 miles
    Test number
    702336446719
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,019 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    653987927716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,356 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,356 miles
    Test number
    554356311335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,589 miles (+7,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,589 miles
    Test number
    625664479973
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dimmer than other side (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass95,308 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    547671794992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,298 miles (+13,890)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    996649123041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,408 miles
    Test number
    710385381086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,408 miles (+18,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,408 miles
    Test number
    427042081347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55 r18 y xl (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass54,793 miles (+15,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    906880794258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,640 miles (+8,897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    707101383206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    166937322371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 UBY

Does T21 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 UBY expired on 25 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 UBY?
The MOT on T21 UBY expired on 25 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 UBY done?
T21 UBY was recorded at 134,959 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 9,061 miles a year.
Has T21 UBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 UBY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T21 UBY 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 T21 UBY find?
T21 UBY passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 7 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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