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BJ56 NRL

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,466 mi
Last recorded66,466 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joining clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine warning light illuminated.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 66,466 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joining clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine warning light illuminated.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,288 miles

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST OLIVE CLAMP BROKEN

Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,269 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST OLIVE CLAMP BROKEN

Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,817 miles

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded at flexy

Fail 20 Sep 2018 61,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded at flexy

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,529 miles

Hand brake efficiency just passed

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear inner pads very low

Rear metal brake pipe unions corroded at flexys

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,850 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Rear pads low and discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,885 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,769 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

O/S/R park brake efficiency poor

Fail 16 Oct 2012 42,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,610 miles

o/s/r side light slightly dimmer than n/s

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,256 miles

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

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

n.s.f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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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BJ56 NRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BJ56 NRL, 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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BJ56 NRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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