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MF59 PKX

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,718 mi
Last recorded175,718 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 175,718 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 175,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 170,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 170,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 165,693 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 156,800 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 154,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 153,705 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 153,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,828 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,249 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 142,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 134,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 132,520 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,850 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 128,438 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 128,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 123,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (0.1 (b))

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating leaking grease

Fail 19 Feb 2019 116,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall next to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit!! worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating leaking grease

Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,333 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (0.1 (b))

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating leaking grease

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 104,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,798 miles

Nearside Front advise slight crack

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,963 miles

Front advise tyres coming close to limit

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,255 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 6 Aug 2014 65,203 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 46,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,429 miles

Oil leak

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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MF59 PKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 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 MF59 PKX, 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 MF59 PKX registered?

MF59 PKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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