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BJ06 MSX

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 124,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 124,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 119,805 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 2 leds not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower passenger side not in eye line (3.2 (a) (i))

by pass temp due to inactive bluetooth equip

tow bar lights locked cant access

Fail 15 Jun 2021 119,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction machine used to turn light off for duration of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light 2 leds not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower passenger side not in eye line (3.2 (a) (i))

by pass temp due to inactive bluetooth equip

tow bar lights locked cant access

Pass 23 Jun 2020 112,020 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 111,817 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 97,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,701 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,271 miles

Front inner tyre treads wearing low

parking brake effort weak

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 6 May 2015 79,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,680 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake just met limit

Pass 2 May 2013 66,703 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,311 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,564 miles

belly pan fitted

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front discs slight wear

front pads getting low

handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,532 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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BJ06 MSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ06 MSX, 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.

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What year was BJ06 MSX registered?

BJ06 MSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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