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DL08 FFA

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,368 mi
Last recorded117,368 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 117,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 113,899 miles

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,210 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 109,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose from front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose from front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,139 miles

Central Rear seat belt stork

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 103,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt stork

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 98,438 miles

Front brake discs wearing/cirrosion

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 98,438 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing/cirrosion

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,360 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

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

Parking brake light not illuminating when parking brake applied

Fail 1 Mar 2019 91,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Actual 0.93 l/m Plate limit 0.7 l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

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

Parking brake light not illuminating when parking brake applied

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,540 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,293 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,697 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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DL08 FFA is a 2008 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 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 DL08 FFA, 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 DL08 FFA registered?

DL08 FFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is DL08 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 FFA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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