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WF09 VPL

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,344 mi
Last recorded139,344 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 139,344 miles

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 139,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 139,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 125,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,801 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 VPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF09 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF09 VPL registered?

WF09 VPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WF09 VPL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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