2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · FV56 FSP
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 147,419 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,419 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.
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FV56 FSP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2022
- 147,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV56 FSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (FV56 FSP) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing three wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
FV56 FSP Mileage History
- 31/05/2022147,414 mi
- 01/06/2022147,419 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,626 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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