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WV59 VLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,477 mi
Last recorded177,477 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 177,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s r and o\s r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 169,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 169,798 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 161,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 155,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 155,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 151,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 139,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,628 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 14 Mar 2018 133,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 120,390 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake performance only just met 16%

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 92,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,023 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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WV59 VLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV59 VLJ, 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 WV59 VLJ registered?

WV59 VLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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