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BT08 HNA

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,797 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective next to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

glow plug light is on

Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting bkt to g/box broken. (6.1.2 (a))

advise signs of fuel top of engine.no leak found during test.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 70,901 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mounting bkt to g/box broken. (6.1.2 (a))

advise signs of fuel top of engine.no leak found during test.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,384 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2019 62,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2018 55,149 miles

plastic covers fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,759 miles

Oil leak gear box area ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust hanger cracked @ gear box mount

n/s/f Tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 32,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,206 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,190 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 17,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 13,630 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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BT08 HNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT08 HNA, 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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BT08 HNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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