MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during natural idle
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal REAR BRAKE PIPES + REAR SUSPENSION ARMS + REAR CONTROL ARMS + REAR SILLS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear subframe / suspension componentd corroded
both front drl lights defective
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
rear subframe corroded
water in o/s/f light unit
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
rear subframe corroded
water in o/s/f light unit
Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear Undersides General Surface Corrosions.
All rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm
Slight blue smoke from exhaust when at idle
Slight play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints
emission just met the limit
under engine tray insecure.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear suspension low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres tread getting low
offside rear brake disc pitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres tread getting low
offside rear brake disc pitted
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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BF06 KVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BF06 KVJ, 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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BF06 KVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 21 July 2006.
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