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FJ09 UUW

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,496 mi
Last recorded119,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 UUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,496 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 109,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,384 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 98,008 miles

Front Number plate damage

Pass 18 May 2017 85,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 61,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,763 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 47,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing/bald on edges

Pass 8 May 2013 35,050 miles

Screws noted in the tread of both rear tyres.

Slight oil leak noted from the rear of the engine.

Tappley brake test carried out.

The O/S/F tyre has 3mm and the N/S/F has 2.5mm of tread depth.

The front tyres are wearing badly on the inner and outer edges.

The rear wiper blade is starting to split.

The steering lock did not engauge even with the car locked. (Vehicle still immobilised.)

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

headlamp converters fitted but not affecting the beam immage.

Pass 29 May 2012 26,073 miles

SRS warning lamp is on.

The N/S/F tyre is worn badly on the inner and outer edges.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

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 UUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue 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 FJ09 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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