MOT Status
ValidMileage
103,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
headlamps slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
headlamps slightly discoloured
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 5mm and is stress cracked (5.2.3 (e))
slight engine oil leak - at bottom where engine meets gearbox
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm and is stress cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 5mm and is stress cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight engine oil leak - at bottom where engine meets gearbox
both front tyres perishing in outer shoulders
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?
Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP08 DFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 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 SP08 DFO, 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 18 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 SP08 DFO registered?
SP08 DFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is SP08 DFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP08 DFO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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