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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

V30 MBRMOT history

V30 MBR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
93,046 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 MBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 MBR was last recorded at 93,046 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 12,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,490 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12,556 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,046 miles
  • 2024 – 80,490 miles
  • 2023 – 70,230 miles
  • 2022 – 62,498 miles
  • 2021 – 56,310 miles
  • 2020 – 54,194 miles
  • 2019 – 49,422 miles
  • 2018 – 44,960 miles
  • 2017 – 41,951 miles
  • 2016 – 37,815 miles
  • 2015 – 29,537 miles
  • 2014 – 25,609 miles
  • 2012 – 17,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,046 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease weep from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edge, also various cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,046 miles (+12,556)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    364958951905
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease weep from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edge, also various cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,490 miles
    Test number
    164464478369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,489 miles (+10,259)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,489 miles
    Test number
    986991663616
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    389386830415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail70,230 miles (+7,732)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    527303167228
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    708625713038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,498 miles (+6,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    916379968080
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,310 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,310 miles
    Test number
    419313626092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,308 miles (+2,114)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,308 miles
    Test number
    766742476720
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass54,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    470153089742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Fail54,194 miles (+4,772)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    821422175543
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass49,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,422 miles
    Test number
    544995548063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Fail49,422 miles (+4,462)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,422 miles
    Test number
    976176493695
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass44,960 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    188156941010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,951 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    188346861777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,815 miles (+639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    439058842359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail37,176 miles (+7,639)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    581201169524
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,537 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,537 miles
    Test number
    665659155079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass25,609 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    875169354051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    428304922189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about V30 MBR

Does V30 MBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V30 MBR expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V30 MBR?
The MOT on V30 MBR expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V30 MBR done?
V30 MBR was recorded at 93,046 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has V30 MBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 MBR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V30 MBR 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 V30 MBR find?
V30 MBR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease weep from gaiter; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edge, also various cuts; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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