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LN12 HRM

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 79,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 79,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,178 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 75,166 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 71,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 67,343 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 62,613 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,816 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 52,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

brake fluid slighty discoloured

undertrays and covers fitted

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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LN12 HRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN12 HRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN12 HRM registered?

LN12 HRM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LN12 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 HRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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