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KE12 HVT

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,211 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 117,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 112,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 105,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,792 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 66,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/45/r20/104y/mo (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 34,512 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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KE12 HVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE12 HVT, 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 KE12 HVT registered?

KE12 HVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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