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DF08 WAU

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,794 miles

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

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

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

vehicle air suspension leaning to nearside slightly but no visible leaks or damage to suspension unit

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

brake paddle travel slightly long

Fail 31 Jan 2018 101,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2018 100,916 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,466 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 87,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,204 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,120 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

slight seepage from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,596 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 21 Feb 2011 51,141 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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DF08 WAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DF08 WAU, 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 DF08 WAU registered?

DF08 WAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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