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AP08 UCF

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,121 mi
Last recorded195,121 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 195,121 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 195,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk - 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 180,710 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2018 162,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil seepage

Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 145,831 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output and damaged slightly (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front side lamp lens cracked slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,185 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 34,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,541 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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AP08 UCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 UCF, 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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AP08 UCF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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