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AO56 VJF

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 164,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 164,774 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 156,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 153,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,908 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 124,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,999 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 102,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,461 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 93,459 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

o/s of vehicle very low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,259 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 81,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,146 miles

child seats fitted to three rear seats, seat belts not tested

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,637 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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AO56 VJF 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 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 AO56 VJF, 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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AO56 VJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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