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YR09 EOB

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,635 mi
Last recorded150,635 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,635 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (lower than front) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

under body/components has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2024 150,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (lower than front) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator showing on dash board

nearside front headlamp slightly misty

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

under body/components has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,860 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 146,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,881 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 119,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 119,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2018 114,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake release handle loose.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 98,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake release handle loose.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,726 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 EOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB registered?

YR09 EOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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