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KN09 XLR

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 116,655 miles

engine oil leaking

front registration plate damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2025 116,655 miles

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

engine oil leaking

front registration plate damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2024 107,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,566 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 101,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,575 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 87,571 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,289 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,843 miles

Exhaust bracket on transfer case cracked

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 XLR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN09 XLR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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