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YX59 GXH

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 119,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires some adjustment

Fail 27 Jul 2023 119,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,300 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,300 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray drenched in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,980 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2019 91,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,182 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,982 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,870 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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YX59 GXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX59 GXH, 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 YX59 GXH registered?

YX59 GXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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