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YR09 ENW

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,709 mi
Last recorded165,709 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ENW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 165,709 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar & under body slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

black smoke on acceleration

Fail 25 Apr 2022 165,708 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar & under body slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

black smoke on acceleration

Pass 7 Apr 2021 147,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 147,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 130,958 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 130,958 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel parking brake little / to no effect (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel little or no efect (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats fitted n/s middle o/s ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,735 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,735 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,679 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,404 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,157 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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YR09 ENW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR09 ENW, 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 YR09 ENW registered?

YR09 ENW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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