2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · BX56 FCM
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2006. Recorded mileage 159,254 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2987cc
BX56 FCM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 159,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BX56 FCM Mileage History
- 06/11/200922,501 mi
- 15/04/201023,892 mi+1,391 mi
- 01/11/201034,233 mi+10,341 mi
- 05/07/201148,549 mi+14,316 mi
- 05/07/201273,018 mi+24,469 mi
- 15/07/201375,660 mi+2,642 mi
- 18/07/201375,660 mi
- 05/07/201479,278 mi+3,618 mi
- 07/07/201583,235 mi+3,957 mi
- 06/07/201688,750 mi+5,515 mi
- 09/01/201791,393 mi+2,643 mi
- 02/01/2018112,690 mi+21,297 mi
- 30/07/2018121,805 mi+9,115 mi
- 08/12/2018122,471 mi+666 mi
- 04/11/2019131,542 mi+9,071 mi
- 05/11/2019131,560 mi+18 mi
- 05/11/2020140,970 mi+9,410 mi
- 15/11/2021147,078 mi+6,108 mi
- 17/11/2021147,078 mi
- 13/11/2022154,078 mi+7,000 mi
- 19/02/2024159,251 mi+5,173 mi
- 29/02/2024159,254 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,555 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
BX56 FCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (BX56 FCM) between November 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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