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RV12 BPO

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to test OSR and centre rear seat belts due to seats being folded down with objects on them.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,488 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,961 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on outer tread

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,391 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,649 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 40,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,622 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,300 miles

child seats in rear

Fail 18 Mar 2015 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

child seats in rear

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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RV12 BPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc 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 RV12 BPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV12 BPO?

You can check the full history of RV12 BPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV12 BPO registered?

RV12 BPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is RV12 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 BPO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 BPO have outstanding finance?

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