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BK56 YJB

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,899 mi
Last recorded108,899 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 98,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,585 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2022 73,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 73,444 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,672 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low/wall scuffed

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre is perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre is perished and cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2014 37,731 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre is perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both near side tyres,wearing unevenly and starting to perish

advise child seats fitted to both third row seats and near side middle seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise exhaust bracket to transfer box cracked

advise near side rear shock asborber weeping

Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,876 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

child seats fitted to both boot seats and nearside rear seat inspection of seatbelts was limited

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,539 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes not visable

Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,694 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 YJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

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

Is BK56 YJB safe to buy?

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