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A4 KMA

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,937 mi
Last recorded44,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,815 miles

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2023 42,080 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 42,080 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 40,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,431 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 32,426 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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 28,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,030 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn at their inner and outer shoulders and are also showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre has a cut at its outer shoulder and is also showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,836 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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A4 KMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A4 KMA, 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 A4 KMA registered?

A4 KMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is A4 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 KMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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