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BK56 YHU

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,300 mi
Last recorded140,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 140,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 122,547 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads wearing 3.0-4.0mm

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link balljoint has play

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges close to showing cords

Pass 9 May 2017 104,284 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2016 89,103 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear tyre worn low and has a nail

Offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 17 May 2016 89,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear tyre worn low and has a nail

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 May 2015 71,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,963 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,790 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,847 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 YHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

BK56 YHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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