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BG07 YTF

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,402 mi
Last recorded79,402 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 YTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 79,397 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,433 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,084 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,208 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,208 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,169 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,398 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 YTF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 BG07 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

BG07 YTF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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