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MJ09 DSY

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 DSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,076 miles

Nearside Front slight damage/crack to side repeater lens

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,148 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens slight damage no effect on emitted light

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

Power steering fluid slight leak

Fail 30 Nov 2022 91,148 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens slight damage no effect on emitted light

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

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

Power steering fluid slight leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to minimum tread depth markers replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 69,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,148 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,256 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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MJ09 DSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ09 DSY, 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 MJ09 DSY registered?

MJ09 DSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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