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OY59 YHF

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,968 mi
Last recorded162,968 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 162,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front both shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Rear windscreen wiper defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 155,503 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 147,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 140,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 132,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,567 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 113,203 miles

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

Nearside Front outer drive shaft gator pin holed

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

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

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

engine and under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2018 103,539 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 May 2018 103,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 May 2017 88,819 miles

ADVANCED HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

Nearside Front TYRE HAS WORN EDGES.

Offside Front TYRE HAS WORN EDGES.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,600 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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OY59 YHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY59 YHF, 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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OY59 YHF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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