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GD03 GAR

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,993 mi
Last recorded255,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 255,993 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective both rear outer on both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 255,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective both rear outer on both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 252,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake light innop

Fail 20 Jul 2021 252,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake light innop

Pass 23 Jul 2020 250,208 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 243,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper spring missing

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 236,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 225,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 225,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 214,512 miles

Head light masks fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 214,512 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing broken in (4.2.A.1e)

Head light masks fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 197,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 157,363 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 157,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 148,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,349 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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GD03 GAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD03 GAR, 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 GD03 GAR registered?

GD03 GAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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