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BL57 KFY

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 89,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 83,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 79,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 77,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 75,821 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 64,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,350 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,202 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front discs lipped

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

Rear discs corroded and lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 48,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front discs lipped

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

Rear discs corroded and lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,975 miles

o/s/rear tyre low tread outer edge

small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,844 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 32,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BL57 KFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BL57 KFY, 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 BL57 KFY registered?

BL57 KFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is BL57 KFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 KFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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