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GU09 YVX

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,076 mi
Last recorded148,076 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 148,076 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 148,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,046 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 139,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 19 Sep 2023 124,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 112,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 112,936 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,104 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak engine

various damage over vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,104 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

oil leak engine

various damage over vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,457 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 95,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,411 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER PANEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,411 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER PANEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,589 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,726 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER PAD

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,726 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER PAD

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,429 miles

6 & 7 seat folded flat dog cage fitted tail gate unable to open .. not inspected ..

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

6 & 7 seat folded flat dog cage fitted tail gate unable to open .. not inspected ..

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mercedes-benz R-class reliability report

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GU09 YVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GU09 YVX, 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 GU09 YVX registered?

GU09 YVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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