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BP08 PYS

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,016 mi
Last recorded200,016 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 PYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 200,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 200,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 182,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 177,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 177,542 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights fauly (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 170,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2019 165,424 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 159,335 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 159,186 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,949 miles

nsr brake/side lamp back up bulb operating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,884 miles

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

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

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

large plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

nearside front fog lamp lense broken and light out

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,358 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,584 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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BP08 PYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP08 PYS, 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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BP08 PYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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