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PY58 VLW

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,445 mi
Last recorded127,445 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 VLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened include suspension arms and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad light but pads ok

Pass 19 Jul 2022 121,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,360 miles

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,510 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,508 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,025 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,837 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 59,830 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

message displayed a fault with tyre pressure monitor system

parking brake warning lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,017 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY58 VLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY58 VLW, 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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PY58 VLW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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