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YC59 GHH

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 GHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 127,528 miles

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

manufactures under tray and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2021 127,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

manufactures under tray and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Outer Edge Defaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,642 miles

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

glow plug light on

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

sat nav bracket on windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2019 120,642 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

glow plug light on

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

sat nav bracket on windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,720 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

sat nav on windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,982 miles

sat nav bracket on windscreen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,053 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,581 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,581 miles

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

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

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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YC59 GHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC59 GHH, 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 YC59 GHH registered?

YC59 GHH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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