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BF56 EOB

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,393 mi
Last recorded148,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 148,393 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,024 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear TYRE 3.6MM

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,891 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 120,582 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 120,581 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,971 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,041 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT JUST IN LIMIT AT 16% SUGGEST FULL CHECK NEEDED

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,117 miles

Nearside wing flasher damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,625 miles

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to load in boot area

Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside washer jet not working

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to load in boot area

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,011 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 50,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,501 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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BF56 EOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF56 EOB, 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 BF56 EOB registered?

BF56 EOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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