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P9 PLO

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,612 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 62,376 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre outer wall split in several places but not to chord

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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P9 PLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver 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 P9 PLO, 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 P9 PLO registered?

P9 PLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for P9 PLO 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.

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