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LY61 BZW

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 BZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 78,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,101 miles

advise emissions to clear to detect

advise near side rear tyre tread wearing low and unevenly

advise off side front tyre balding outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,606 miles

advise middle row of seats , centre seat belt webbing damaged/frayed

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Jan 2017 47,311 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing third row of seats (5.2.2a)

advise both front outer cv boots weeping/damp

advise middle row of seats , centre seat belt webbing damaged/frayed

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,886 miles

advise both front outer cv boots weeping/damp

advise both front tyres , some damage to outer side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,963 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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LY61 BZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY61 BZW, 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 LY61 BZW registered?

LY61 BZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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The MOT history for LY61 BZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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