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KM09 VDF

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 VDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,013 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 104,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2025 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 90,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 78,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 69,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 62,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 62,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened boot seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 57,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 53,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 53,563 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,844 miles

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,132 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front inner brake pads low

Front reg plate cracked

Glow plug light illuminated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump sounds of running dry

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear inner brake pads low

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front inner brake pads low

Front reg plate cracked

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear inner brake pads low

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,943 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 32,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,121 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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KM09 VDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM09 VDF, 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 KM09 VDF registered?

KM09 VDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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