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9 GHW

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

181,143 mi
Last recorded181,143 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 181,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 181,142 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 172,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 162,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 151,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 145,535 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 136,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 128,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,841 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,236 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

unable to gain access to rear boot seats

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,732 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,732 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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9 GHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 9 GHW, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9 GHW registered?

9 GHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is 9 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 GHW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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