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Y28 USY

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,314 mi
Last recorded185,314 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 USY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 185,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 173,428 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 160,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 147,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing mirror indicator lens damaged but still functioning with no sharp edges

Nearside Front injector seal blowing slightly

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 147,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing mirror indicator lens damaged but still functioning with no sharp edges

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

Nearside Front injector seal blowing slightly

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,764 miles

Front Tyres worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,801 miles

advise child seat fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

advise front screen chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2015 35,018 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

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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Y28 USY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 80,225 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 Y28 USY, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y28 USY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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