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BK56 ONX

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

174,346 mi
Last recorded174,346 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 ONX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 174,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 166,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 164,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,848 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,001 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,996 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s o/s (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,118 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,289 miles

Both front tyres low on tread slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,658 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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BK56 ONX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BK56 ONX, 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 BK56 ONX registered?

BK56 ONX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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