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BT57 ZVR

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ZVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 160,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 153,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 148,049 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 148,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,663 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 119,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,056 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision is worn

Front Oil on engine under tray unable to see origin

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,356 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)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,553 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,852 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 3.5mm.[Bridgestone 255/50 X R19W]

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,677 miles

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 ZVR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

BT57 ZVR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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