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P27 BED

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,576 mi
Last recorded186,576 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 BED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 186,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside parking brake performance low

Poor focus on offside headlight

Pass 26 Aug 2025 183,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 183,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 181,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 179,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

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

rear of underside vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 176,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 176,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 173,978 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 173,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 172,254 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 166,696 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam slightly dim in operation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 166,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam slightly dim in operation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 149,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 121,132 miles

engine tray fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,317 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 91,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,031 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,684 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,661 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,223 miles

Rear wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper blade starting to split.

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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P27 BED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P27 BED, 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 P27 BED registered?

P27 BED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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