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FJ59 OXA

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,255 mi
Last recorded137,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 137,255 miles

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

low effot on parke brake

Pass 23 Jan 2025 134,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 130,094 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,826 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,568 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,478 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,895 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,010 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,160 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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FJ59 OXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ59 OXA, 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 FJ59 OXA registered?

FJ59 OXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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