MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside washer defective but enough liquid supplied to clear the screen
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from near front subframe. possible engine oil/powersteering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak front of engine cross member area ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak front of engine cross member area ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?
Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 BSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 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 BL57 BSL, 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 18 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 BL57 BSL registered?
BL57 BSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is BL57 BSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL57 BSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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