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DN09 TPV

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,146 mi
Last recorded92,146 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 TPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,146 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 92,139 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2021 92,129 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 83,480 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 May 2019 83,478 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going into osr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear going into nsr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,185 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 56,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Very light misting found around diesel high pressure pump

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,428 miles

Very light misting found around diesel high pressure pump

Pass 14 May 2014 47,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 33,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,871 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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DN09 TPV 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 69.2%.

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 DN09 TPV, 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 DN09 TPV registered?

DN09 TPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for DN09 TPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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