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BJ09 HPY

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,712 mi
Last recorded144,712 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 144,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 133,252 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 133,250 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 104,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 91,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,664 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

minor oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,214 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear NSR Tyre wall cracking

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 9 May 2017 68,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 68,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 60,627 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing to inspect adult seat belt

engine covered/under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 60,627 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing to inspect adult seat belt

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 52,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 52,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 43,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 28,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,235 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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 HPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 BJ09 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

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

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