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LD62 OAS

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,276 mi
Last recorded82,276 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 OAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,767 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,333 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,584 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 46,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD62 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

LD62 OAS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LD62 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 OAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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