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BF06 KVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,157 mi
Last recorded138,157 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 KVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,157 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 133,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 127,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 127,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 124,960 miles

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.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,702 miles

emission just met the limit

under engine tray insecure.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,558 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,214 miles

offside rear suspension low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,547 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres tread getting low

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,832 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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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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What year was BF06 KVJ registered?

BF06 KVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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