MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate inscription missing both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
emissions too clean to measure a reading
nearside front tyre slight damage to outer part of tread
offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner egde
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?
Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU12 OGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VU12 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?
VU12 OGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is VU12 OGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU12 OGJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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