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XX52 RUS

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,373 mi
Last recorded143,373 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX52 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 143,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit Also tyre over 10 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged at brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit Also tyre over 10 year old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2023 102,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,600 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle mechanism slightly defective, didn't latch closed first time, but did after that.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,073 miles

Handbrake telltale not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Handbrake telltale not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,884 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 75,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,852 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 68,220 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 56,734 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

advise rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 46,701 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise battery and glow plug warning lights are on dashboard indicating a fault

advise front and rear brakes discs are slightly pitted

advise rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,700 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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XX52 RUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 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 XX52 RUS, 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 18 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 XX52 RUS registered?

XX52 RUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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