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R5 KRM

2007 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Atego79,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KRM
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to 10 years old

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 80,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,792 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 71,741 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front O/S/F worn smooth on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,937 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe SLIGHT hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,816 miles

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

Offside Clip holding wiper blade onto arm poor.

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short Wires above petrol generator (1.9.2b)

Pass 19 May 2017 49,613 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play front and rear joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 46,631 miles

Offside Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 44,526 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 41,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 May 2014 41,767 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 May 2013 37,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 36,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 11,950 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KRM is a 2007 Mercedes Atego in White with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 79,766 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 KRM, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R5 KRM is a 2007 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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