MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Number plate damage
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)
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
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.
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?
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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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