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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

Y21 CUEMOT history

Y21 CUE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
178,806 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 CUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 CUE was last recorded at 178,806 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,000 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
8,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,806 miles
  • 2025 – 175,000 miles
  • 2024 – 170,490 miles
  • 2023 – 158,741 miles
  • 2022 – 156,550 miles
  • 2021 – 148,508 miles
  • 2020 – 134,725 miles
  • 2019 – 122,040 miles
  • 2018 – 110,189 miles
  • 2017 – 101,882 miles
  • 2016 – 90,463 miles
  • 2014 – 70,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,806 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,806 miles (+3,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    178,806 miles
    Test number
    446619134839
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass175,000 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,000 miles
    Test number
    828613764896
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail174,999 miles (+4,509)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,999 miles
    Test number
    487389012455
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass170,490 miles (+5,855)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,490 miles
    Test number
    832793853075
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass164,635 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,635 miles
    Test number
    316153641376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail164,598 miles (+5,857)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,598 miles
    Test number
    245163923115
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass158,741 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,741 miles
    Test number
    781499525642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,550 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,550 miles
    Test number
    860114236315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Fail156,546 miles (+8,038)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,546 miles
    Test number
    100251607220
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass148,508 miles (+13,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,508 miles
    Test number
    186265192868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass134,725 miles (+12,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,725 miles
    Test number
    666179365661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Pass122,040 miles (+11,851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    672659338825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,189 miles (+8,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    182056217170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass101,882 miles (+11,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,882 miles
    Test number
    516639579427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing onn inner and outer edges
  15. Pass90,463 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,463 miles
    Test number
    250171565398
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully inspect seatbelt
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  16. Fail90,461 miles (+20,147)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    690937975218
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully inspect seatbelt
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  17. Pass70,314 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    475598754264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y21 CUE

Does Y21 CUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CUE is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 CUE?
The MOT on Y21 CUE is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 CUE done?
Y21 CUE was recorded at 178,806 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,978 miles a year.
Has Y21 CUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 CUE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 CUE 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 Y21 CUE find?
Y21 CUE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust clamp deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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