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WG12 YUV

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,300 mi
Last recorded107,300 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v gaiter deteriorating slight grease present (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear washers frozen!

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 73,930 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,843 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,790 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,095 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,671 miles

park brake just met requirements

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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WG12 YUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 WG12 YUV, 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 WG12 YUV registered?

WG12 YUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is WG12 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 YUV 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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