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MJ62 UTE

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,934 mi
Last recorded152,934 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 UTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 152,934 miles

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

coolant low warning on dash

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due

Fail 27 Sep 2019 152,934 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

coolant low warning on dash

engine covers and under trays fitted

service due

Pass 29 Aug 2018 148,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 131,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MJ62 UTE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ62 UTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ62 UTE registered?

MJ62 UTE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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