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KY09 BVU

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,381 mi
Last recorded142,381 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 142,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 135,516 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 126,252 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 126,252 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 68,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,197 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,089 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,570 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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KY09 BVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY09 BVU, 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 KY09 BVU registered?

KY09 BVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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