>

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASSs year 2006

Review the list of common MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASS failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your MERCEDES BENZ then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history
Pass percent:70.65%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ R-CLASS year 2006 passes without issue)
Based on:276 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Brake pipe excessively corroded10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively3
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))2
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both Side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working Both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Brake hose damaged1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front but rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front 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))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))1
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Suspension system inoperative both side (5.3.5 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to loud noise on the engine (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective lens missing (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working working on backup lamps!!!! (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE FLEXI HOSE DAMAGED AND SHOWING CORD (1.1.11 (a))1
Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO OSF FLEXI HOSE DEFECT (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Find us on Facebook

© KnowYourCar™ 2019. All rights reserved
Except where otherwise noted, content on our MOT statistics pages are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
You are free to redistribute the material in any medium or format as long as credit is given to KnowYourCar

WARNING: We have placed hidden watermarks in our data. We will take action against our data being used outside of these terms.

MOT Data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

By using our site you are agreeing to our terms and conditions
Terms & Conditions  Privacy Policy