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BD08 MVO

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,010 mi
Last recorded76,010 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 MVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspect slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 73,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 64,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,242 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 56,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 53,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 44,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 27,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 21,556 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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BD08 MVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD08 MVO, 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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BD08 MVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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