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FJ59 NMM

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,076 mi
Last recorded127,076 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 NMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 121,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 115,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s disk has signs of it getting hot but not binding on the time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,048 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 94,560 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,847 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,646 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 46,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,276 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,256 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 34,004 miles

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

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

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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FJ59 NMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ59 NMM, 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 FJ59 NMM registered?

FJ59 NMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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