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BL08 KUN

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,004 miles

front bumper bolts misssing both sides

Fail 9 Apr 2016 92,004 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper bolts misssing both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,226 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,420 miles

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

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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BL08 KUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL08 KUN, 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 BL08 KUN registered?

BL08 KUN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 KUN shows 6 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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