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FJ09 VGA

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,938 mi
Last recorded103,938 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,575 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

mist of oil on the under tray

Fail 16 Jun 2021 95,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

mist of oil on the under tray

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,459 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 128,971 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,809 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 38,019 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 38,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,865 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 VGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VGA, 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 FJ09 VGA registered?

FJ09 VGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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