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ST12 CJJ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 CJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 70,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 47,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 20,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,967 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,437 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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ST12 CJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ST12 CJJ, 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 ST12 CJJ registered?

ST12 CJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is ST12 CJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 CJJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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