MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
o/s front tyre worn badly inner and outer edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
o/s front tyre worn badly inner and outer edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front discs worn
Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
front wipers worn
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedel antislip worn
nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front tyres worn on edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?
Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU56 URV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AU56 URV, 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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AU56 URV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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