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HY09 DYM

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 96,124 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,309 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 86,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,656 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,656 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise shock absorbers / dampers generally fitted as pairs

advise vehicle showing signs of lack of use slight film of rust on brake discs monitor

Fail 21 Nov 2019 69,948 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise shock absorbers / dampers generally fitted as pairs

advise vehicle showing signs of lack of use slight film of rust on brake discs monitor

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t borderline pass on m o t (4.1.E.1)

advise battery warning light constantly on

advise on front wiper condition recommend replacement

strongly advise replacement of front tyres a s a p

Fail 31 Jan 2018 69,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t borderline pass on m o t (4.1.E.1)

advise battery warning light constantly on

advise on front wiper condition recommend replacement

strongly advise replacement of front tyres a s a p

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seatbelt at time of test

parking brake borderline pass on m o t

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise on parking brake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,048 miles

advise on parking brake travel

Pass 26 May 2012 54,898 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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HY09 DYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HY09 DYM, 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 HY09 DYM registered?

HY09 DYM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is HY09 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 DYM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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