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AF56 XVH

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,578 mi
Last recorded114,578 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,578 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 114,578 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 114,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 112,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,861 miles

Nearside Rear both o/s & n/s

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s strong advie (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s strong advie (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear lens protruding more than bodywork likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear both o/s & n/s

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s strong advie (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s strong advie (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,904 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)

crack in windscreen at the drivers side bottom (not obstructing drivers view of road)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,360 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,720 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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AF56 XVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol 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 AF56 XVH, 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 AF56 XVH registered?

AF56 XVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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