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WR59 WEA

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,967 mi
Last recorded156,967 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 WEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 156,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2021 156,844 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,780 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 124,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,949 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,329 miles

advise parking brake poor effort.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' expired tax disc holder removed. (8.3.1e)

advise parking brake poor effort.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,713 miles

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WR59 WEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR59 WEA, 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 WR59 WEA registered?

WR59 WEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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