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LN61 WKB

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 WKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 113,813 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,324 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Nearside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,142 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort low, just met requirements

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,904 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 64,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp with grease

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,687 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seats in offside rear 1st row and nearside rear 2nd row.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LN61 WKB 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 92.3%.

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 LN61 WKB, 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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LN61 WKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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