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W700 ODE

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,325 mi
Last recorded127,325 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,325 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 127,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

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

parking brake only just met limits

Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 117,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edge. Approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,320 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edge. Approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

emissions to clean to detect

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,295 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on limits

front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,055 miles

Engine covers and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Att soon (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,055 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both headlamps (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine covers and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Att soon (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,085 miles

font + rear pads getting low

ns cv boot damp

Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,024 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,459 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2015 27,373 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,926 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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W700 ODE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W700 ODE, 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 W700 ODE registered?

W700 ODE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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