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FD08 JSY

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,993 mi
Last recorded153,993 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear heat shields loose

Fail 17 Apr 2025 153,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear heat shields loose

Pass 21 Mar 2024 142,763 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s rear of engine/gearbox oil cooler area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gearbox oil cooler hoses area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed on the suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer heat shield panel loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 142,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s rear of engine/gearbox oil cooler area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gearbox oil cooler hoses area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffed on the suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer heat shield panel loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 140,229 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area ? (no leak found at time of test ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,423 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/foot brake has no reserve travel or lock up 18% (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,962 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,208 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 72,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,998 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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FD08 JSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FD08 JSY, 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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FD08 JSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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