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VL07 SEA

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,822 mi
Last recorded123,822 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL07 SEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 123,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,805 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,483 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 82,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,384 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,056 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 28,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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VL07 SEA 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 85.7%.

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 VL07 SEA, 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 VL07 SEA registered?

VL07 SEA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 June 2012.

Is VL07 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL07 SEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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