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LV12 SPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,677 mi
Last recorded102,677 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 SPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,677 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 96,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/45zr20 108y xl continental contisport contact 5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,864 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2023 81,672 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,002 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 65,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge continental sport contact 2 mo 265 / 45 zr 20 104 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,913 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,376 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre cracking up and wearing on outer tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,304 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 21,751 miles

advise all tyres perishing

advise both front tyres,tread wearing unevenly on edges [near side front on legal limits]

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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LV12 SPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LV12 SPZ, 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 LV12 SPZ registered?

LV12 SPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is LV12 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 SPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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