2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 3.0L Diesel · R8 LUJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 140,586 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R8 LUJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 140,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R8 LUJ Mileage History
- 16/04/201231,819 mi
- 20/04/201231,819 mi
- 18/05/201338,294 mi+6,475 mi
- 28/05/201447,188 mi+8,894 mi
- 30/05/201554,994 mi+7,806 mi
- 09/05/201662,761 mi+7,767 mi
- 21/05/201662,765 mi+4 mi
- 30/05/201772,774 mi+10,009 mi
- 07/06/201883,100 mi+10,326 mi
- 28/10/201986,374 mi+3,274 mi
- 02/11/202087,744 mi+1,370 mi
- 16/11/202087,744 mi
- 08/11/202193,746 mi+6,002 mi
- 21/10/202298,597 mi+4,851 mi
- 14/11/2023114,453 mi+15,856 mi
- 01/03/2025134,597 mi+20,144 mi
- 04/03/2025134,648 mi+51 mi
- 04/03/2025134,648 mi
- 23/04/2026140,586 mi+5,938 mi
Average of roughly 7,759 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R8 LUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class (R8 LUJ) between April 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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