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BK57 XDW

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

182,652 mi
Last recorded182,652 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 182,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre in a poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play and perishing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 178,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 178,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions failed (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Unable to retest emissions again (with oil temp over 80) due to excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF cut to cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 170,104 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all wishbone main bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 170,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all wishbone main bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 161,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing rear of gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 152,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 152,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 141,167 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 141,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 130,039 miles

Offside 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 15 Jan 2019 118,060 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 118,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,215 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,214 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,261 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

the outer edge of the front tyres worn.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,723 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside

Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,479 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 56,926 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,926 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,348 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,006 miles

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

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

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

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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BK57 XDW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,158 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 BK57 XDW, 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 19 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 BK57 XDW registered?

BK57 XDW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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