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CC53 WOW

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,300 mi
Last recorded152,300 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 WOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 152,300 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 152,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 140,925 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 140,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 127,449 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 127,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,683 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,680 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,344 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 63,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,854 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,616 miles

Nearside 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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CC53 WOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CC53 WOW, 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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CC53 WOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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