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C5 ODB

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,894 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,214 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 89,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,283 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 84,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,977 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,211 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,971 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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C5 ODB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C5 ODB, 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 C5 ODB registered?

C5 ODB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is C5 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ODB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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