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E6 RDR

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,042 mi
Last recorded145,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 RDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,042 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a list mist of oil on them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & rear suspension arms pins & bush are worn but resulting in significant movement

Front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn but not resulting in significant movement

Offside rear light lens is lightly cracked

Rear under body & inner sills are corroded

Slight play in the front & rear anti roll bar links

Slight play in the steering rack & front track rod ends

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 12 Jan 2022 145,042 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers have a list mist of oil on them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & rear suspension arms pins & bush are worn but resulting in significant movement

Front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn but not resulting in significant movement

Offside rear light lens is lightly cracked

Rear under body & inner sills are corroded

Slight play in the front & rear anti roll bar links

Slight play in the steering rack & front track rod ends

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay area

Fail 10 Dec 2021 145,041 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers have a list mist of oil on them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & rear suspension arms pins & bush are worn but resulting in significant movement

Front shock absorbers bottom bushes are worn but not resulting in significant movement

Offside rear light lens is lightly cracked

Rear under body & inner sills are corroded

Slight play in the front & rear anti roll bar links

Slight play in the steering rack & front track rod ends

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded & rivers are perished

oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,141 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a list mist of oil on them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside rear light lens is lightly cracked

Slight play in the front suspension arms

Slight play in the steering & front track rod ends

offside front tyre is getting close to the legal limit

offside rear view mirror is slightly discoloured

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the front anti roll bar links

Fail 17 Nov 2020 144,141 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have a list mist of oil on them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside rear light lens is lightly cracked

Slight play in the front suspension arms

Slight play in the steering & front track rod ends

offside front tyre is getting close to the legal limit

offside rear view mirror is slightly discoloured

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the front anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Apr 2019 143,832 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

OSR light lens is cracked

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

front & rear brakes & hand brake just minimum requirements, for performance & imbalance, needs repair / adjustment

gear box is noisy / has a rattle

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 23 Apr 2019 143,832 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

OSR light lens is cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

front & rear brakes & hand brake just minimum requirements, for performance & imbalance, needs repair / adjustment

gear box is noisy / has a rattle

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 28 Nov 2016 136,130 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 136,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted obscuring components

park brake only just met requirements

rear brakes slightly binding

suspension noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2015 124,742 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted under trays fitted obscuring components

suspension noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlamp washers poor

park brake adjusted at test

Pass 13 May 2013 88,842 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 88,675 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in r/h/rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,259 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 72,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 5,507 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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E6 RDR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E6 RDR, 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 E6 RDR registered?

E6 RDR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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