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BL08 WZE

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 143,856 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,948 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 135,679 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,840 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

pad wear sensor message on

Fail 29 Aug 2023 129,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure

pad wear sensor message on

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad wear light on but pads good

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 107,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,444 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 102,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,792 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

silencer to intermediate pipe clamp broken

Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

silencer to intermediate pipe clamp broken

Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,016 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,828 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bar indicators

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,043 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,664 miles

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

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

Side sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,675 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,926 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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BL08 WZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BL08 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

BL08 WZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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