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BT57 EEY

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,074 mi
Last recorded184,074 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 184,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 181,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 178,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 174,721 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 167,395 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 167,395 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Emissions o2 value too high

Pass 4 Nov 2020 162,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 151,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2018 138,004 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 138,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working Wing mirror indicator. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 120,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,690 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 83,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 83,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 81,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 68,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,114 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,169 miles

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

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

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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BT57 EEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT57 EEY, 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 BT57 EEY registered?

BT57 EEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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