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PY59 AYT

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,052 mi
Last recorded138,052 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 AYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 138,052 miles

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

checked in wet conditions

Pass 11 Apr 2023 135,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 131,908 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 9 Apr 2022 131,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 24 Apr 2021 128,032 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt is slow to return/retract, needed assistance.

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 128,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH NEARLY THROUGH TO CANVAS/CORDS ADVISE CHANGING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt is slow to return/retract, needed assistance.

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coil/glow plug light on

Pass 16 Apr 2020 125,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,145 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,649 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect rearmost seat belts

Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer vedges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect rearmost seat belts

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,608 miles

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

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

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

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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PY59 AYT 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 75%.

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 PY59 AYT, 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 PY59 AYT registered?

PY59 AYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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