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EK59 EKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 110,522 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 110,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 108,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to rear flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit 255/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear load sensor linkage lower ball joint seized

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both reg plate lamps slightly dim

front tyres worn on edges

park brake efficiency only just met min 16% (vehicle has 17%)

Fail 18 Jun 2020 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear load sensor linkage lower ball joint seized

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both reg plate lamps slightly dim

front tyres worn on edges

park brake efficiency only just met min 16% (vehicle has 17%)

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has very slight damage

Fail 27 Jun 2019 94,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has very slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,852 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R & N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has very slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,852 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R & N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has very slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,523 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check 2nd and 3rd row seat belts as seats folded down and luggage loaded in vehicle.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,278 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,444 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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EK59 EKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK59 EKJ, 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 EK59 EKJ registered?

EK59 EKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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