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SL59 YLH

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 117,812 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 107,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,152 miles

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

front discs worn

hand brake efficiency 16% (need adjusting or repair)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,534 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,993 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front and rear Tyres wearing low outer treads.

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Parking brake only just meeting pass requirement of 16%.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WARNING: Engine oil leaking onto exhaust system and offside front suspension which is working its way towards offside front brake

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WARNING: Engine oil leaking onto exhaust system and offside front suspension which is working its way towards offside front brake

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,335 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SL59 YLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc 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 SL59 YLH, 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 SL59 YLH registered?

SL59 YLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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