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FL58 FHD

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,608 mi
Last recorded173,608 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 173,608 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking , (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror slightly insecure lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive lack of oil in engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear disc slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from engine on revving

underside corrosion and components

Pass 12 Nov 2024 166,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 257,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 257,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 257,150 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 158,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,730 miles

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

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 151,730 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm zetas all round 235 65 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,889 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges 3mm on both

advise front pads low

advise nsf tyre wearing on edge

advise sump slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2017 138,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,525 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2015 129,151 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 129,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,655 miles

EML light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,341 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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FL58 FHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL58 FHD, 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 FL58 FHD registered?

FL58 FHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 February 2009.

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