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SK59 LHH

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,770 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 113,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 109,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r rigid brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,070 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,144 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 72,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eng oil low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,858 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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SK59 LHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK59 LHH, 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 SK59 LHH registered?

SK59 LHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SK59 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 LHH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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