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B9 SFX

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,919 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Last row seat belts not checked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,616 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,171 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,907 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55W18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,127 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,750 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 50,750 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,711 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,408 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,525 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall has a deep cut.

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,784 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,784 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wishbone rear mounting bush started to split

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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B9 SFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 B9 SFX, 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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B9 SFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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