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KN61 UCY

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,697 mi
Last recorded138,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 138,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 136,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,324 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,797 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,488 miles

Front Undertray slightly insecure

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray slightly insecure

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,043 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front lipped (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

Fail 13 Feb 2018 97,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 80/90% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front lipped (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced + long travel (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,318 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,752 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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KN61 UCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc 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 KN61 UCY, 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 KN61 UCY registered?

KN61 UCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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