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EA59 VXR

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,561 mi
Last recorded138,561 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 VXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 138,561 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats and belts inaccessible due to large heavy items in car ()

Fail 14 Nov 2025 138,559 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected stiff and notchy when rotated very difficult to turn (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Car leaning to right hand side approx. 8 inches lower than drivers side (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake only just met requirements

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats and belts inaccessible due to large heavy items in car ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,164 miles

DISPLAY SERVICE OVER DUE.

GLOW PLUG LAMP FLASHING AT START UP.

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME & COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing 2 ND ROW ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 137,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working BONNET NOT LATCHING ON O/S. (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

DISPLAY SERVICE OVER DUE.

GLOW PLUG LAMP FLASHING AT START UP.

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME & COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing 2 ND ROW ()

Pass 27 Dec 2023 134,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 130,968 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 129,422 miles

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

Offside 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 21 Dec 2020 126,828 miles

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

Offside 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 27 Dec 2019 123,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 123,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,054 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 105,054 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,309 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,672 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 77,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,881 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 67,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,413 miles

Both numberplate lights intermittantly not working.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,028 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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EA59 VXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 84,782 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 EA59 VXR, 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 17 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 EA59 VXR registered?

EA59 VXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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