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KY09 UBO

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,917 mi
Last recorded119,917 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 119,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 116,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 111,287 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fog light lense broken

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Fog light lense broken

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,385 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 102,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 93,861 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,177 miles

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

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 UBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY09 UBO, 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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KY09 UBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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