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B6 GCE

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,687 mi
Last recorded165,687 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 165,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in peripheral view ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 165,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken/missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in peripheral view ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 148,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 148,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 135,596 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,620 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop

Fail 28 Jun 2014 100,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 86,681 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 86,399 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 71,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,170 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 49,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 49,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,578 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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B6 GCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B6 GCE, 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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What year was B6 GCE registered?

B6 GCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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