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BG07 HGZ

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,339 mi
Last recorded124,339 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 124,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,841 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 113,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,834 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,723 miles

Exhaust bracket cracked

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 80,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust bracket cracked

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,688 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,965 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 40,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,497 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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BG07 HGZ 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 BG07 HGZ, 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 BG07 HGZ registered?

BG07 HGZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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