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AJ55 PNO

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,822 mi
Last recorded185,822 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 185,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555019 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 185,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555019 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 182,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 178,587 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 172,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,325 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 166,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 161,682 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,090 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 159,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 152,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,533 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 136,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 127,653 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,422 miles

Advise slight play offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,177 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,675 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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AJ55 PNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ55 PNO, 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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AJ55 PNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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