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KR59 LRK

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,475 mi
Last recorded124,475 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 109,603 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

grease leaking from o/s outer cv boot

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2023 109,603 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

grease leaking from o/s outer cv boot

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,293 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 101,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 94,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks and brake pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp beam dim

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,183 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,048 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,487 miles

child seats fitted x2

slight smear front wipers

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,727 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,910 miles

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

advise n/s dip beam discoloured

n/s/f tyre on minimum limit advise replacement

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,445 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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KR59 LRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black 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 KR59 LRK, 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 KR59 LRK registered?

KR59 LRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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