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GY59 WWE

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

245,842 mi
Last recorded245,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 WWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 245,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 245,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 222,366 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 197,479 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 193,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 186,233 miles

Offside Front head light bulb deteriorating

Fail 26 Jul 2019 186,233 miles

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

Offside Front head light bulb deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2018 169,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 154,205 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,478 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 137,116 miles

Oil leaks under engine

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,598 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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GY59 WWE is a 2009 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 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 GY59 WWE, 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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GY59 WWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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