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J99 BOU

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,462 mi
Last recorded105,462 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 105,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 105,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,508 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,839 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective deterioated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gator slight seepage grease

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,431 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 63,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2017 53,376 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Second row (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,176 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 29,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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J99 BOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J99 BOU, 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 J99 BOU registered?

J99 BOU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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