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SA12 LXY

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,513 mi
Last recorded113,513 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 LXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 113,513 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 113,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 111,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,580 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 106,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,694 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 91,595 miles

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

very slight leak from offside front cv gaiter

Fail 5 Oct 2021 91,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

very slight leak from offside front cv gaiter

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,028 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,854 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,223 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,615 miles

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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SA12 LXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA12 LXY, 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 SA12 LXY registered?

SA12 LXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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