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GU09 EVD

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,897 mi
Last recorded141,897 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 141,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,288 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 1 Oct 2024 138,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,206 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 122,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

different size tyres front and back

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,514 miles

under trays fitted(misted)obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2018 94,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside rear light lens

exhaust bracket broken

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,086 miles

exhaust cat bracket broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users refitted bulb (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust cat bracket broken

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb doesnt look fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CAT bracket broken

damage to offside rear lens

front discs badly lipped

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread and bald on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, nail in tread and bald on edges

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on edges

rear disc slightly lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,516 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and wearing on edges (255/50r19 107w)

front discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,784 miles

both front and rear discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and rear discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,829 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 47,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,828 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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GU09 EVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GU09 EVD, 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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GU09 EVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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