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OV61 NAE

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,308 mi
Last recorded91,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 NAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 91,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 82,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 75,622 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,896 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 66,896 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,255 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Minor cut to tyre sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,783 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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OV61 NAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OV61 NAE, 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 OV61 NAE registered?

OV61 NAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is OV61 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 NAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV61 NAE have outstanding finance?

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