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OU09 XWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 XWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 91,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 91,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 88,232 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))

Fail 22 May 2021 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,565 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,392 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,395 miles

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

OSF tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,395 miles

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

OSF tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU09 XWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue 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 OU09 XWZ, 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 OU09 XWZ registered?

OU09 XWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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