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A15 SDW

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 138,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 134,880 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 134,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 134,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,845 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 132,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,206 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 130,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 126,971 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,509 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,198 miles

under trays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 112,999 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,704 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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A15 SDW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A15 SDW, 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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What year was A15 SDW registered?

A15 SDW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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