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AF06 BFV

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,029 mi
Last recorded129,029 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 126,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 125,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 123,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 116,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 109,961 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 99,737 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,474 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,911 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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AF06 BFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF06 BFV, 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 AF06 BFV registered?

AF06 BFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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