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YR09 EOO

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 131,982 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,989 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,742 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,492 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 73,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,730 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,334 miles

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 255/50/19

offside rear tyre starting to perish 255/50/19

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,990 miles

exhaust to gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,031 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 EOO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR09 EOO, 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 EOO registered?

YR09 EOO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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