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HG09 CTU

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,335 mi
Last recorded136,335 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,335 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides are contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Os headlamp image is poor

Os park brake performance is low

Park brake cables are in poor condition

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 136,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides are contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge tread cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Os headlamp image is poor

Os park brake performance is low

Park brake cables are in poor condition

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 133,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 133,742 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 129,583 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 129,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 125,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,035 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,756 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 32,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,603 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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HG09 CTU 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 66.7%.

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 HG09 CTU, 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 HG09 CTU registered?

HG09 CTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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