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A9 FNF

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,442 mi
Last recorded126,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,442 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,715 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 117,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides x 2 marked as yellow (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,222 miles

advise minor play through n/s/f lower ball joint

advise o/s/f metal brake pipe slight rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,253 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has bad damage to sidewall but not deep enough to see cord

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,015 miles

Advise both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewall rim protectors.

Advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,180 miles

emmissions tested but too clean to register

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,198 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,146 miles

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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A9 FNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A9 FNF, 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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A9 FNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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