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V12 TAW

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,437 mi
Last recorded104,437 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,437 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,864 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 89,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,090 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,176 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,132 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,132 miles

Registration plate missing N/A (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,897 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,183 miles

both rear tyres at 3.3mm

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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V12 TAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V12 TAW, 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 V12 TAW registered?

V12 TAW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is V12 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 TAW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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