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BF07 FYE

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,986 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 255/50 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 255/50 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,826 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2013 31,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2013 31,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 25,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 22,982 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,346 miles

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

underbody shields fitted

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 FYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF07 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

BF07 FYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 FYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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