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SA09 XSR

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 XSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,150 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 255/50/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated

Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,644 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,632 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,698 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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SA09 XSR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA09 XSR, 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 SA09 XSR registered?

SA09 XSR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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