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BK56 YJA

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,095 mi
Last recorded108,095 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,064 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,503 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,724 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,569 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 62,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,598 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 4 Mar 2011 47,907 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2010 34,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n\s\f seatbelt catch cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,634 miles

n\s\f seatbelt catch cover missing

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 YJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 YJA registered?

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

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