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P66 AAP

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,837 mi
Last recorded59,837 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 AAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 48,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 34,817 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,530 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,451 miles

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,600 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,667 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 29,667 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,753 miles

Rear rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,210 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P66 AAP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P66 AAP, 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 P66 AAP registered?

P66 AAP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is P66 AAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P66 AAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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