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AO56 YCH

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,248 mi
Last recorded133,248 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,248 miles

Both front outer CV gaiter have slight leak.

Fail 14 Jul 2025 133,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front outer CV gaiter have slight leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 125,612 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips O/S/F N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 122,325 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,232 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,163 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 111,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,855 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2020 102,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,881 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 77,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,832 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

rear seat belts not tested seats stored away

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,206 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,472 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 YCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO56 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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