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OV09 BVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,132 mi
Last recorded123,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 123,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,106 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,251 miles

Auxiliary Belt cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside side repeater lens damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 79,241 miles

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

Auxiliary Belt cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside side repeater lens damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,562 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 54,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,581 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)

Oil leak from engine

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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OV09 BVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV09 BVJ, 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 OV09 BVJ registered?

OV09 BVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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The MOT history for OV09 BVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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