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R5 MTX

2006 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,226 mi
Last recorded135,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Atego103,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MTX
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,390 miles

Chips in windscreen

o/s/r light lens repaired with tape

o/s/r secondary brake light out

Fail 31 Jan 2022 126,390 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chips in windscreen

o/s/r light lens repaired with tape

o/s/r secondary brake light out

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 123,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 123,006 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 123,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 90,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front upper side light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 43,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 18,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,126 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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R5 MTX is a 2006 Mercedes Atego in White with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 103,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 MTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 MTX registered?

R5 MTX is a 2006 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is R5 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 MTX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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