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FH08 YJU

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,245 mi
Last recorded56,245 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,245 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 56,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,958 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm n/s/f BORDERLINE

both rear tyres 2mm and tyre walls perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,471 miles

wear to nearisde front tyre on outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear to nearisde front tyre on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,655 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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FH08 YJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH08 YJU, 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 FH08 YJU registered?

FH08 YJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FH08 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 YJU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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