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AO06 OUA

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,641 mi
Last recorded83,641 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,641 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,449 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,404 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected lever too much travel (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,852 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,544 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,048 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,900 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,138 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,138 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,355 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,678 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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AO06 OUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO06 OUA, 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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AO06 OUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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