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SB12 HYX

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,888 mi
Last recorded204,888 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 204,888 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 204,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 201,580 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 201,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 198,171 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 198,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 194,054 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 194,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 190,405 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 190,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 184,801 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just Meets requirements 16%

Pass 1 Jul 2020 172,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,599 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,271 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,868 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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SB12 HYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB12 HYX, 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 SB12 HYX registered?

SB12 HYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is SB12 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 HYX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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