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X3 RCY

2014 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

156,223 mi
Last recorded156,223 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 156,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,046 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 139,597 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Nov 2023 139,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 115,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Dec 2022 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,121 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,235 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Oct 2021 117,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,377 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,616 miles

Emission Very Lean

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,296 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,296 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,732 miles

front and rear discs worn lipped

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X3 RCY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X3 RCY, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X3 RCY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 October 2014.

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