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BF06 KXO

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 KXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 141,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 138,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,982 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,137 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 KXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

BF06 KXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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