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117D172

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration117D172
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,840 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management warning lamp (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,900 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,697 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,767 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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117D172 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 117D172, 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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117D172 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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