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FJ09 MJE

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 MJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 166,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,781 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 91,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,713 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 86,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,030 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 74,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 64,206 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 53,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,280 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,346 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,090 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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FJ09 MJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ09 MJE, 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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FJ09 MJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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