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V44 PAV

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 PAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,955 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,852 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 121,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/45 R20 108V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/45 R20 108V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45 R20 108V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/45 R20 108V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/45 R20 108V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 116,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,696 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,228 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,725 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,377 miles

advise child seat fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,836 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,836 miles

rear brake binding rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,497 miles

advise child seat fitted , unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

advise parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,413 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f on min limit now,n/s/r 2mm, o/s/r close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,485 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 26,272 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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V44 PAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 V44 PAV, 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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V44 PAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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