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AK56 XYA

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,078 mi
Last recorded136,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 136,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 123,763 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired base of servo corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,521 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play at steering wheel close to limits (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 105,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre treads worn low on edges

Rear Both rear tyres are perished

Under trays fitted obscuring preventing the full inspection of some components

Upper and lower engine covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,422 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,048 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 86,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,166 miles

Offside Front 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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AK56 XYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK56 XYA, 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 AK56 XYA registered?

AK56 XYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for AK56 XYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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