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BK56 YHV

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,202 mi
Last recorded153,202 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 153,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 153,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,874 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 137,650 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,592 miles

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

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

Upper & Lower Engine covers Fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,503 miles

all rear brake pipes have been greased/painted

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,344 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,384 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 103,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,105 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.2.1b)

Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 67,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,737 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 45,199 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,936 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 YHV 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 BK56 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

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

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