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R500 SOC

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,900 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread. 265/40/r21-105y

Fail 25 Feb 2026 120,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread. 265/40/r21-105y

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 2 x nails (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,904 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 81,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.8mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,825 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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R500 SOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R500 SOC, 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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R500 SOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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