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J500 HJW

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 HJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,894 miles

unable too check rear seat belts rear seats removed

Pass 20 May 2025 87,671 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 87,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner / outer edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 81,268 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 81,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 May 2023 74,400 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 74,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 May 2022 66,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 56,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,133 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,496 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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J500 HJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J500 HJW, 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 J500 HJW registered?

J500 HJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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