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DA09 SJX

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 SJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,346 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 125,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 121,514 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 121,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 113,786 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 104,693 miles

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

offside front tyre worn badly on outer shoulders

Fail 15 May 2023 104,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre worn badly on outer shoulders

Pass 20 May 2022 98,714 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 90,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,373 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,566 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,554 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,356 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,217 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 58,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,990 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 40,990 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,294 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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DA09 SJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA09 SJX, 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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DA09 SJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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