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KV09 HNX

2009 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

254,313 mi
Last recorded254,313 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class84,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 254,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 238,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 230,285 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 18 Jun 2022 230,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 224,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 212,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 197,222 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 11 Apr 2018 181,444 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 181,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 171,095 miles

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE BROKEN

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE AREA. ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Nail in tyre OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 153,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,978 miles

Front wipers wear indicators showing

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 105,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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
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KV09 HNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KV09 HNX, 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 KV09 HNX registered?

KV09 HNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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