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HV12 YGP

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,801 mi
Last recorded132,801 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 YGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 132,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 128,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 119,937 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT INNER TYRE WEAR >>> ALIGNMENT

O/S/R PARKING READING POOR (ONLY 16%) ATTENTION REQUIRED

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Occasional seats/belts not inspected personal affects in rear of car

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,119 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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HV12 YGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV12 YGP, 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 HV12 YGP registered?

HV12 YGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is HV12 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 YGP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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