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SL09 NNF

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to near side rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 107,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to near side rear flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,017 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 78,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing Centre row seat (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 67,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rattle from exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,393 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe rattling

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,289 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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SL09 NNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL09 NNF, 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 SL09 NNF registered?

SL09 NNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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