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OV61 WGM

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,846 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 95,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,647 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 78,647 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated and leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated and leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,539 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 49,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,314 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 WGM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV61 WGM, 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 OV61 WGM registered?

OV61 WGM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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