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VO06 CUU

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,543 mi
Last recorded46,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 33,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 27,227 miles

Front Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,373 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 26,372 miles

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)

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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VO06 CUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VO06 CUU, 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 VO06 CUU registered?

VO06 CUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is VO06 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 CUU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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