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E4 RYF

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 RYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front sensor wire attached to the brake hose

Offside Front slightly damp around brake hose/pipe connection. suspect from shock adsorber

Offside Front tyre worn more on its very edges, mainly the inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 68,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front sensor wire attached to the brake hose

Offside Front slightly damp around brake hose/pipe connection. suspect from shock adsorber

Offside Front tyre worn more on its very edges, mainly the inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,836 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,310 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,782 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,603 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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E4 RYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E4 RYF, 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 E4 RYF registered?

E4 RYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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