CarVerify

Free Car Check

KNZ 8888

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,982 mi
Last recorded35,982 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 8888
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,522 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 34,832 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 34,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 33,220 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,036 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 32,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 27,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,110 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
Full Mercedes-benz R-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KNZ 8888 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNZ 8888, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KNZ 8888?

You can check the full history of KNZ 8888 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KNZ 8888 registered?

KNZ 8888 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is KNZ 8888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNZ 8888 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KNZ 8888 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KNZ 8888. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.