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OV61 YTG

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,805 mi
Last recorded169,805 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 YTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 169,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 166,866 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 166,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 160,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 160,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/has a hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 151,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 151,002 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,059 miles

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

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

parking brake just met requirement further attention advised

Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,542 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,161 miles

Crack in Windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2020 122,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Crack in Windscreen

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

Screw in o/s/f & Rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2019 107,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,636 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YTG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver 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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

OV61 YTG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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