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DG58 JGX

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,549 miles

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

several knocking noises when driving forward believe could be rear diff or prop

Fail 10 Jan 2019 98,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

several knocking noises when driving forward believe could be rear diff or prop

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,830 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 81,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,799 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,860 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,258 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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DG58 JGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG58 JGX, 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 DG58 JGX registered?

DG58 JGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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