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KN09 HGU

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 102,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2019 87,105 miles

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

all body cover cover/engine tray fidded

wet condtion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,034 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,422 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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KN09 HGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN09 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

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

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