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BV07 GYZ

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,395 mi
Last recorded195,395 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 GYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 195,395 miles

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 186,603 miles

Nearside 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 19 Nov 2020 181,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished and worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cut and perished and worn on inner and outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished and worn on outer edge of tread

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service light on

TPMS light on

Fail 16 Nov 2020 181,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished and worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cut and perished and worn on inner and outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished and worn on outer edge of tread

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service light on

TPMS light on

Pass 22 May 2019 173,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

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

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 173,157 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Parking brake release switch/lever (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyres, walls perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 166,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded

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

Fail 18 May 2018 166,295 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2017 159,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,284 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr sidelight dull

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,060 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 26 May 2011 96,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 75,926 miles

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

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

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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BV07 GYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV07 GYZ, 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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BV07 GYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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