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LS12 HVD

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,402 mi
Last recorded155,402 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 HVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 155,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 144,110 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2024 144,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside brakelight using auxillary light

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,421 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stalk jammed under seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside brakelight using auxillary light

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 125,719 miles

Both front outer CV boots are deteriorated

Covers & under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel & brake pipes

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 125,718 miles

Nearside Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected Front & rear. Vehicle has dropped on Nearside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Covers & under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel & brake pipes

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Chip in windscreen

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

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,219 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Chip in windscreen

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

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,547 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing damaged/missing (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,901 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,901 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,177 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 48,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/45/20 104y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min mark

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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LS12 HVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LS12 HVD, 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 LS12 HVD registered?

LS12 HVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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