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888 SAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 SAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 138,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 135,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 130,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seeping from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split & leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,925 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 109,925 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,720 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2014 79,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,708 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,708 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,187 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,225 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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888 SAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 85,866 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 888 SAJ, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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888 SAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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