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WF09 OEC

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,997 mi
Last recorded179,997 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 179,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 178,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,174 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 147,277 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 128,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 128,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 128,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 116,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,838 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,838 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 99,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,637 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,791 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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WF09 OEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF09 OEC, 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 WF09 OEC registered?

WF09 OEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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