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KN12 XZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,077 mi
Last recorded190,077 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 XZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 190,077 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 190,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 174,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 160,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer, drive shaft joint constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2022 160,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front outer, drive shaft joint constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 144,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,438 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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KN12 XZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 KN12 XZJ, 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 KN12 XZJ registered?

KN12 XZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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