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KO54 RCH

2005 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,321 mi
Last recorded186,321 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class84,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO54 RCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 186,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 181,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 179,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 165,268 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 162,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 159,498 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 153,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 139,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 118,171 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 118,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,240 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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KO54 RCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KO54 RCH, 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 KO54 RCH registered?

KO54 RCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KO54 RCH safe to buy?

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