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BG07 YSA

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,716 mi
Last recorded92,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 92,716 miles

Brake pedal slightly "spongy"

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 inner bushings slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 92,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,560 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retainer missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2019 83,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,256 miles

Central Lower The metal exhaust mounting that goes on the back of gear box is cracking.

Front Lower Both fog lamps lens broken, the nearside one has some broken glass exposed.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens is slightly cracked. (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Offside Front Tyre perished, ( manufacturer code 1307 ).

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The part of pipe that goes from the side of fuel tank until the brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/50r19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 71,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front fog light unit smashed and inoperative

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 60,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front fog light lenses damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,038 miles

all four tyres are worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,660 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 YSA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YSA, 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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BG07 YSA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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