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BJ57 LUR

2007 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,369 mi
Last recorded110,369 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class87,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake just met requirements it seems they may need adjusting or repair.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,387 miles

Engine MIL light on - Pre July 2008

Minor corrosion to rear brake pipes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL light on - Pre July 2008

Minor corrosion to rear brake pipes

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,185 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

note alternative lamps lighting up fo brake light

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,638 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum efficiency - Attention required

Pass 2 May 2019 64,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 37,866 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 37,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,632 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,396 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,720 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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BJ57 LUR is a 2007 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 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,158 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 BJ57 LUR, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ57 LUR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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