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LR59 GZS

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,966 mi
Last recorded139,966 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 139,966 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 139,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 119,683 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly lipped on edges

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn slightly inner edge x 3

Pass 28 May 2021 100,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 80,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 80,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,082 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/b cuts in all four tyres outer sidewalls.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 20,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/b cuts in all four tyres outer sidewalls.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,478 miles

OSR tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2014 18,478 miles

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

n/b o/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls in poor condition, cuts in outer sidewalls.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,703 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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LR59 GZS 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 73.3%.

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 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 LR59 GZS, 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 LR59 GZS registered?

LR59 GZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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