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BD56 XUL

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 143,667 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Fail 28 May 2021 143,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (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 14 May 2020 129,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 105,484 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 95,829 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 70,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,347 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,257 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 53,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 45,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre (close to sidewall)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,185 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 33,185 miles

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

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

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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BD56 XUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD56 XUL, 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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BD56 XUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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