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GD06 AAO

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 AAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,339 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 122,339 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

dash system indicates bulb fault

unable to inspect all brake pipes due to full under body guard

Fail 1 Nov 2016 102,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe union to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

dash system indicates bulb fault

unable to inspect all brake pipes due to full under body guard

warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,648 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn/nsr evidence of heat fractures

cut in nsr tye outer sidewall

cut innsf tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,586 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn/nsr evidence of heat fractures

cut in nsr tye outer sidewall

cut innsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,020 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,221 miles

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position + boot loaded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 32,169 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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GD06 AAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD06 AAO, 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 GD06 AAO registered?

GD06 AAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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