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AV06 VLT

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,785 mi
Last recorded194,785 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 194,785 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 191,505 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 181,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 171,921 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 162,569 miles

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

Oil/coolant on under shield

Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 142,669 miles

Central Exhaust bracket snapped.

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake cables worn.

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

Fail 10 May 2019 142,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust bracket snapped.

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake cables worn.

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

Pass 21 May 2018 124,378 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

parking brake figures just met

Fail 18 May 2018 124,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

parking brake figures just met

Pass 5 May 2017 106,618 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,218 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 80,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 80,442 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 65,418 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 64,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 50,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2013 50,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,780 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,673 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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AV06 VLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV06 VLT, 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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AV06 VLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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