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BU07 YNS

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,126 mi
Last recorded179,126 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 179,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 167,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 156,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 143,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,858 miles

Both side repeater outer casings broken

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake performance also low (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,199 miles

Cut to offside rear inner tyre wall

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,903 miles

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

nearside rear tyre scubbing off on edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off on edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 92,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed off on edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off on edge

offside rear tyre scrubbed off on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,945 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,100 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,177 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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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BU07 YNS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU07 YNS, 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 BU07 YNS registered?

BU07 YNS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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