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FG58 AWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 AWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,429 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug area corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Engine oil sump corroded.

Gearbox oil sump very corroded.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,170 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 86,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,727 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear side wall of tyre cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 75,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,146 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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FG58 AWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG58 AWZ, 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 FG58 AWZ registered?

FG58 AWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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