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BG07 YSL

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,420 mi
Last recorded93,420 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 93,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,346 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 76,980 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 76,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 69,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 69,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,246 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2017 49,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2016 43,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 37,425 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge&has cuts on outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2014 30,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service indicator on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 24,771 miles

cut on n/side front tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,973 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 19,971 miles

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

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

n/side rear tyre {nail} in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,868 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cut on wall

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 14,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cut on wall

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,718 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 YSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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