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VU12 NXW

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 NXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,754 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs s/lip

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,169 miles

both front cv gators s/deteration

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,361 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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VU12 NXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 NXW, 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 VU12 NXW registered?

VU12 NXW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 NXW safe to buy?

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