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P16 SSJ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,092 mi
Last recorded153,092 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 153,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 152,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,472 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,472 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 12%

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,973 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,692 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 53,509 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 33,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P16 SSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P16 SSJ, 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 P16 SSJ registered?

P16 SSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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