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PE09 CBY

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,904 mi
Last recorded170,904 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 170,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 169,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 169,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 157,945 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 144,352 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 135,904 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 135,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 124,319 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))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 124,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected lower cup mounting displaced, air suspension unit twisted, not located correctly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,714 miles

Nearside front and rear door damaged,but opening and closing fine and no sharp edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,918 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,142 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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PE09 CBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PE09 CBY, 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 PE09 CBY registered?

PE09 CBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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