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GD59 NGF

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,365 mi
Last recorded149,365 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 149,365 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 149,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 124,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 120,691 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Offside Rear Seatbelt Buckle Stiff

Parking Brake Long Travel

Under-tray Fitted Damp With Oil

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,420 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 114,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Offside Front sidelight flickering

Parking brake only just made requirements

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,823 miles

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

Parking brake only just made requirements it seems it needs adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,531 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 96,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,201 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,816 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,846 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing low

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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GD59 NGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD59 NGF, 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 GD59 NGF registered?

GD59 NGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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