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LG59 JHU

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,032 mi
Last recorded198,032 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 198,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 186,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 174,139 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 174,124 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 158,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 120,230 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,110 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,755 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,470 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

nsf tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn unevenly

nsf tyre on 3mm

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,947 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,405 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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LG59 JHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver 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 LG59 JHU, 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 LG59 JHU registered?

LG59 JHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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