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LD62 FGF

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 FGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK. UNDER BODY PROTECTION. N/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.

SMOKE TEST READ ZERO.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

ENGINE OIL LEAK. N/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 85,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

ENGINE OIL LEAK. N/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge (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 Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,437 miles

UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Fail 7 Nov 2022 82,437 miles

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

UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r lower reflector slightly damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,485 miles

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,557 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,555 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 43,555 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,463 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 32,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 tyre valves are cracking

Offside rear and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 21,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pads indicator ON

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

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

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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LD62 FGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD62 FGF, 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 LD62 FGF registered?

LD62 FGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LD62 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 FGF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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