MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover & under tray fitted
NO ACCESS TO SECOND ROW REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODING,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
NO ACCESS TO SECOND ROW REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODING,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
HAND BRAKE REQUIRES AJUSTMENT.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?
Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.
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KN59 YXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 KN59 YXA, 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 KN59 YXA registered?
KN59 YXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 18 November 2009.
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