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J999 AFF

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,467 miles

Offside Rear park brake weak compared to nearside(350/150 nm) but still meets statutory requirements . neither side achieved lock up when tested

Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J999 AFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J999 AFF, 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 J999 AFF registered?

J999 AFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is J999 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 AFF shows 11 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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