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LL12 JUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,185 mi
Last recorded152,185 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 JUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 152,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,846 miles

oil leak

power steering noisey,advise check

Fail 5 Dec 2024 122,846 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

power steering noisey,advise check

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,866 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,951 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,132 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 50,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,288 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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LL12 JUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL12 JUJ, 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 LL12 JUJ registered?

LL12 JUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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