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EO55 XTH

2005 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class84,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 135,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 121,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 112,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 108,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 102,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 95,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 73,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut to tread area

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut to tread area

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 64,653 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see condition of inner rear brake pads

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 47,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,666 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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EO55 XTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 84,158 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 EO55 XTH, 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 21 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 EO55 XTH registered?

EO55 XTH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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