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LD59 GZR

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,913 mi
Last recorded148,913 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 GZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 141,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Slight leak of grease from CV boot

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 141,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Slight leak of grease from CV boot

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 124,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 120,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,952 miles

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

under panels fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,969 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to the legal limit and has a nail in

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,422 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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LD59 GZR 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 87.5%.

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 LD59 GZR, 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 LD59 GZR registered?

LD59 GZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LD59 GZR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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