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KV61 EHL

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 129,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 129,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 125,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,698 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 102,697 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,120 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN THIN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN THIN ON OUTER EDGE AND CUTS ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 19 Dec 2019 97,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN THIN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN THIN ON OUTER EDGE AND CUTS ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 90,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 67,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,366 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,392 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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KV61 EHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

KV61 EHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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