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T21 UBY

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,959 mi
Last recorded134,959 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 134,959 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 126,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 119,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,806 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 113,806 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 109,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 108,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,589 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dimmer than other side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,308 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,408 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55 r18 y xl (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,743 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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T21 UBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T21 UBY, 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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T21 UBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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