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KN09 HFT

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,901 mi
Last recorded128,901 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2022 126,841 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

battery light on

Fail 2 Oct 2021 126,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

battery light on

Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,655 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 1 Aug 2019 126,648 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 30 Jul 2019 126,641 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror damaged

part of rear bumper missing

Fail 27 Feb 2019 126,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine light on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 123,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,752 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,752 miles

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

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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KN09 HFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KN09 HFT, 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 KN09 HFT registered?

KN09 HFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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