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MF62 WHT

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 104,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,871 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,871 miles

Position lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 95,779 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 78,639 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,322 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted.

rearmost seats not deployed, belts not tested.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine cover & undertrays fitted.

rearmost seats not deployed, belts not tested.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,700 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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MF62 WHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MF62 WHT, 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 MF62 WHT registered?

MF62 WHT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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