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A16 BRE

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,227 mi
Last recorded142,227 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 142,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,420 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 141,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Under covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2018 130,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & undertrays fitted.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,571 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGES

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR END OF BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

KEEP CHECK ON REAR NUMBER PLATE CONDITION

REAR MOST SEATS NOT DEPLOYED ,BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no rear seats deployed,belts not tested.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,422 miles

rearmost seats not deployed belts not tested.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,268 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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A16 BRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A16 BRE, 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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A16 BRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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