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BT03 LOR

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,814 mi
Last recorded156,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 156,814 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rear end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 155,067 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,104 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,021 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,728 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 136,222 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,947 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 110,281 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working In mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 104,517 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,605 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer tyre edge low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,257 miles

advise slight ware to brake pedle rubber

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,257 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight ware to brake pedle rubber

Fail 21 Dec 2012 53,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,200 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,090 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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BT03 LOR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT03 LOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT03 LOR registered?

BT03 LOR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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