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YH09 ZDY

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,452 mi
Last recorded130,452 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 130,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 125,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,186 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Air suspension level incorrect

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,523 miles

Front fluid leak under vehicle? maybe fuel?

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake reading only just met

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,403 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front fluid leak under vehicle? maybe fuel?

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake reading only just met

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,451 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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YH09 ZDY 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 84.6%.

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 YH09 ZDY, 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 YH09 ZDY registered?

YH09 ZDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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