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BG56 WTN

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,303 mi
Last recorded65,303 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 WTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 65,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,162 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 53,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,070 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low/slight cracking.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,516 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,128 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 38,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,695 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 29,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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BG56 WTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 85,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG56 WTN, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG56 WTN?

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What year was BG56 WTN registered?

BG56 WTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is BG56 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 WTN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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