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C7 LLY

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,699 mi
Last recorded117,699 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 117,699 miles

indicator switch and wiper controls loose

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2026 117,697 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

indicator switch and wiper controls loose

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,982 miles

indicator switch and wiper controls loose

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2025 113,981 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

indicator switch and wiper controls loose

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch insecure also gear selector and cruise control switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,191 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

indicator stalk lose when clilcking them up or down

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush ,weeping fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush ,weeping fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,546 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,272 miles

Offside front cv boot leaking slightly

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front cv boot leaking slightly

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,807 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,807 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 80,422 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,554 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,554 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 62,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,268 miles

front tyres wearing thin inside edges

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,203 miles

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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C7 LLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C7 LLY, 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 C7 LLY registered?

C7 LLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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