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LT62 JYP

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 JYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 146,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and the tyre is slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and the tyre is slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ?gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection and sill covers

Pass 11 Aug 2022 129,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on there inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2022 129,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on there inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 122,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,586 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements. Recommend adjustments or repairs.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,375 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,252 miles

engine & undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,829 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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LT62 JYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 LT62 JYP, 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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LT62 JYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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