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OV58 WDA

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,528 mi
Last recorded169,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 169,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 159,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 146,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Pass 5 Dec 2020 140,183 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front lower bumper damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2020 140,183 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front lower bumper damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,069 miles

Brake pedal rubber/antislip slightly split.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,709 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,678 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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OV58 WDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV58 WDA, 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 OV58 WDA registered?

OV58 WDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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