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DU58 JPX

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 JPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 111,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 109,581 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,782 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 106,774 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake pedle (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 95,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,472 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 90,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,755 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Crack developing in front tyres between tred pattern

Cut in NSF tyre not through to cords

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,274 miles

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)

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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DU58 JPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU58 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU58 JPX registered?

DU58 JPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is DU58 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 JPX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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