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N17 YES

2006 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,296 mi
Last recorded140,296 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class85,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 YES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 140,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 140,218 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp cannot be turned off

Fail 11 May 2023 140,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp cannot be turned off

Pass 23 Aug 2021 138,528 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 138,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery weak

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 May 2019 126,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear hand brake effiency on 18 %

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear hand brake effiency on 18 %

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,090 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,893 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,990 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 4 Nov 2010 62,150 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,808 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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N17 YES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N17 YES, 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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N17 YES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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