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MJ62 UTG

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,498 mi
Last recorded222,498 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 222,498 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 222,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 210,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 194,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 172,575 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 172,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 163,414 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 155,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 241,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 217,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly around clip on outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly around clip on outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 217,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly around clip on outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly around clip on outer (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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MJ62 UTG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UTG, 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 MJ62 UTG registered?

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

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