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BF56 OJL

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,191 mi
Last recorded83,191 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 83,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 70,579 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 70,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear lamps (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 56,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,219 miles

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

engine light

off side rear tyre inner wall wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2013 48,553 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,553 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,871 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,126 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear, unable to access properly

parking brake starting to get lazy

parking brake travel, but just has a reserve

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,272 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,272 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 OJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF56 OJL, 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 BF56 OJL registered?

BF56 OJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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