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HG62 HKB

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,645 mi
Last recorded164,645 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 164,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 158,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted cant fully inspect

Pass 16 Nov 2022 146,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure on shaft part

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip insecure on shaft part

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,131 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 100,516 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,963 miles

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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HG62 HKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 74,385 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 HG62 HKB, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG62 HKB registered?

HG62 HKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for HG62 HKB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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