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RK09 YYE

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,870 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,973 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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RK09 YYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK09 YYE, 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 RK09 YYE registered?

RK09 YYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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