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BJ56 ZBC

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,089 mi
Last recorded113,089 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 113,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 107,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,039 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,891 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,855 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,716 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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BJ56 ZBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ56 ZBC, 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 BJ56 ZBC registered?

BJ56 ZBC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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