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B4 MWH

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,773 mi
Last recorded178,773 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 MWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 178,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 155,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 140,623 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 140,623 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 108,750 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front brake hose not secured to steering knuckle

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre is low on edges

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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B4 MWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B4 MWH, 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 B4 MWH registered?

B4 MWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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