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KV09 HLY

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,701 mi
Last recorded125,701 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 125,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,895 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,070 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,895 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,858 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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KV09 HLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV09 HLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV09 HLY registered?

KV09 HLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is KV09 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 HLY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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