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BJ09 HPU

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 31 Mar 2019 143,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,420 miles

discs slightly rusty

n/s/r light dim

Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,471 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,838 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,836 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

n/s wing mirror missing.

Pass 25 May 2013 71,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,627 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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BJ09 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 84,782 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 BJ09 HPU, 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 17 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 BJ09 HPU registered?

BJ09 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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