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FP59 EET

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,595 mi
Last recorded130,595 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 EET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,396 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake performance could be better.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,655 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in greese

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,109 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,716 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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FP59 EET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FP59 EET, 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 FP59 EET registered?

FP59 EET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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