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HY12 EAE

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,574 mi
Last recorded80,574 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,574 miles

EMISSIONS TESTED AND RECORDED DIGITALLY

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,600 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHED SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 64,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,409 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,540 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 58,537 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 741,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,332 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 33,332 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HY12 EAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol 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 HY12 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY12 EAE?

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What year was HY12 EAE registered?

HY12 EAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is HY12 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 EAE 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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