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OY09 XTN

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,503 mi
Last recorded124,503 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 XTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 124,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7 seater rear row) (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 113,915 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 113,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,495 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2023 108,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,682 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by brake light (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,078 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Level sensor link rod bent. (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,897 miles

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))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,897 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,447 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 24,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,196 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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OY09 XTN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY09 XTN, 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 OY09 XTN registered?

OY09 XTN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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