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L40 UNT

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,850 mi
Last recorded240,850 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 UNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 240,850 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 224,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 211,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 199,972 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 173,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 173,462 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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L40 UNT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L40 UNT, 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 L40 UNT registered?

L40 UNT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is L40 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 UNT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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