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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

Y1 MDSMOT history

Y1 MDS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,177 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 MDS was last recorded at 152,177 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 8,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2011: 12,094 miles, lower than 42,097 miles on 29 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,283 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,894 miles
Average per year
6,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,177 miles
  • 2025 – 143,283 miles
  • 2024 – 137,102 miles
  • 2023 – 132,440 miles
  • 2022 – 127,772 miles
  • 2021 – 124,009 miles
  • 2020 – 120,240 miles
  • 2019 – 115,126 miles
  • 2017 – 112,502 miles
  • 2016 – 108,674 miles
  • 2015 – 92,947 miles
  • 2014 – 85,352 miles
  • 2011 – 12,094 miles
  • 2010 – 42,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,177 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp/fog light switch knob loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Quite a lot of oil along underside of vehicle--cannot see fully due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear heat shields insecure
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe-rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Prop-shaft centre mount worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside rear exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,177 miles (+8,894)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,177 miles
    Test number
    805086281208
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp/fog light switch knob loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Quite a lot of oil along underside of vehicle--cannot see fully due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shields insecure
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe-rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,283 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,283 miles
    Test number
    751373036258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust heatshield loose

  3. Fail143,283 miles (+6,181)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,283 miles
    Test number
    414049141327
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust heatshield loose

  4. Pass137,102 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,102 miles
    Test number
    945451354477
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Fail137,099 miles (+4,659)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,099 miles
    Test number
    604102571394
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass132,440 miles (+4,668)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,440 miles
    Test number
    651402807199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryProp-shaft centre mount worn

  7. Pass127,772 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,772 miles
    Test number
    871778418410
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp-shaft centre mount worn

  8. Fail127,771 miles (+3,762)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    192047257814
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp-shaft centre mount worn

  9. Pass124,009 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    318936813103
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,008 miles (+3,768)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    251224406688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding also disc been hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,240 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,240 miles
    Test number
    386106598697
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,201 miles (+19)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    340300245591
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged centre parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear parking brake cables corroded

  13. Fail120,182 miles (+5,056)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,182 miles
    Test number
    689184249863
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged Front to rear cable snapped. (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected No lens present on lamp unit. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

  14. Pass115,126 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,126 miles
    Test number
    949730605508
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail115,120 miles (+2,618)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,120 miles
    Test number
    961509154718
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass112,502 miles (+3,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,502 miles
    Test number
    698008741742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on edges

  17. Pass108,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,674 miles
    Test number
    200119987182
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail108,674 miles (+15,727)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,674 miles
    Test number
    426106959402
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass92,947 miles (+7,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,947 miles
    Test number
    441079531709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,352 miles (+9,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    319387954324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,414 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,414 miles
    Test number
    166464904066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s wing mirror repeater lens damaged. not impairing lamp operation

  22. Fail75,414 miles (+63,320)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,414 miles
    Test number
    669763904019
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s wing mirror repeater lens damaged. not impairing lamp operation

  23. Pass12,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,094 miles
    Test number
    889327491151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail12,094 miles (-30,003)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,094 miles
    Test number
    935586491192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

  25. Pass42,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    381070310454
    • 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)

Questions about Y1 MDS

Does Y1 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 MDS is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 MDS?
The MOT on Y1 MDS is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 MDS done?
Y1 MDS was recorded at 152,177 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 6,775 miles a year.
Has Y1 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 MDS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y1 MDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 MDS find?
Y1 MDS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bushes; headlamp/fog light switch knob loose; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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