2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · GF09 BWC
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 163,561 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GF09 BWC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 163,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF09 BWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (GF09 BWC) between April 2012 and February 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF09 BWC Mileage History
- 12/04/201242,455 mi
- 29/07/201365,010 mi+22,555 mi
- 17/07/201479,026 mi+14,016 mi
- 28/07/201596,181 mi+17,155 mi
- 28/07/201596,181 mi
- 17/06/2016104,136 mi+7,955 mi
- 17/06/2017109,727 mi+5,591 mi
- 16/06/2018118,380 mi+8,653 mi
- 11/06/2019125,951 mi+7,571 mi
- 07/12/2020138,424 mi+12,473 mi
- 07/12/2020138,424 mi
- 11/12/2021144,237 mi+5,813 mi
- 07/12/2022151,971 mi+7,734 mi
- 26/01/2024163,546 mi+11,575 mi
- 14/02/2024163,561 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 10,227 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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