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RV59 AVU

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,375 mi
Last recorded199,375 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 199,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 196,428 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 196,414 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 189,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 178,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 174,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 163,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 161,410 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 161,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 159,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 157,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 156,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 141,531 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake discs three quarters worn

grooving in rear brake discs

pin hole in n/s/f c.v. boot

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,667 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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RV59 AVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc 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 RV59 AVU, 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 RV59 AVU registered?

RV59 AVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for RV59 AVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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