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KV61 EHK

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 EHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2022 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leaks

front discs worn

front screen damaged

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished weeping grease

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,851 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,185 miles

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

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

engine under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 89,185 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,467 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,565 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 80,515 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,765 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,428 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,806 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,529 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,251 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 34,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 27,146 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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KV61 EHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV61 EHK, 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 KV61 EHK registered?

KV61 EHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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