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V80 NES

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,764 mi
Last recorded52,764 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 NES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 52,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,177 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The offside rear brake pipe is corroded where it clips to the body at the rear of the car and at the end before it joins the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 44,338 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs are heavily worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,957 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are down to 2.90 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded where it clips to the body above the rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,863 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,503 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V80 NES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V80 NES, 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 V80 NES registered?

V80 NES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is V80 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 NES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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