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CX56 VUK

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,019 mi
Last recorded187,019 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 187,019 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 180,972 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 180,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 167,719 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 151,517 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2017 144,573 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,651 miles

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

nearside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

plastic under trays fitted front-rear not allowing inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2015 118,248 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

nearside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside longitudinal/rear metal brake pipe corroded

plastic under trays fitted front-rear not allowing inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,762 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 71,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seat belt trim adrift.

oil leak from gearbox cooler pipe to rad.

Pass 17 May 2012 52,987 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,483 miles

All 4 tyres wearing thin - replacement required soon.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,392 miles

o/s/r rear seat belt webbing crushed/deformed

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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CX56 VUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX56 VUK, 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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CX56 VUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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