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LL61 SZJ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,098 mi
Last recorded159,098 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 SZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 159,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Cracking Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 28 Oct 2023 136,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 133,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,729 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,864 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,266 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective mounting broken and fallen inside bumper (1.7.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint clamp bolt missing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,915 miles

Could not fully inspect 3rd row seat belts due to customer specific conditions of vehicle.

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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LL61 SZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LL61 SZJ, 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 LL61 SZJ registered?

LL61 SZJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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