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EA06 XVG

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,007 mi
Last recorded165,007 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 165,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 156,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 156,004 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 148,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 140,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 125,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,798 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 103,795 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 53,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 15,180 miles

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

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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EA06 XVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA06 XVG, 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 EA06 XVG registered?

EA06 XVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is EA06 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 XVG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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