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BF07 DXL

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,867 mi
Last recorded143,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 DXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 143,867 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 142,542 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 123,654 miles

O/s outer cv boot damaged / seeping grease

O/s rear heatshield loose

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 123,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp insecure but not likely to fall out

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2021 108,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 108,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 104,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 100,226 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,084 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 94,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,683 miles

n/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,318 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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BF07 DXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,158 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 BF07 DXL, 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 19 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 BF07 DXL registered?

BF07 DXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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