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AY58 ZHT

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,590 mi
Last recorded92,590 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL X 4 tyres 225/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 92,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL X 4 tyres 225/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 85,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,322 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 78,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,937 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,238 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,251 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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AY58 ZHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY58 ZHT, 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 AY58 ZHT registered?

AY58 ZHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AY58 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 ZHT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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