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17 EY

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,670 mi
Last recorded163,670 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 EY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 163,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 160,286 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 156,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 126,741 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,363 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes have some light corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,014 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,805 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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17 EY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 17 EY, 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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What year was 17 EY registered?

17 EY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is 17 EY safe to buy?

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