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BX56 UTS

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 UTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,931 miles

adv both front tyres worn on inner edges adv tracking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,831 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,806 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,396 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,014 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,448 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,108 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)

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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BX56 UTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 85,866 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 BX56 UTS, 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 20 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 BX56 UTS registered?

BX56 UTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is BX56 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 UTS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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