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AO58 MLF

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 156,082 miles

Central Centre stop light not working at time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 156,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Centre stop light not working at time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 149,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 149,605 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 139,599 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 139,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,783 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 55,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,929 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,678 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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AO58 MLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO58 MLF, 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 AO58 MLF registered?

AO58 MLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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