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WG12 YUX

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,042 miles

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 ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 102,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,327 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Parking brake warning light inoperative

Fail 26 Nov 2021 79,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working L.E.D.s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Parking brake warning light inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 56,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 37,697 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc 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 WG12 YUX, 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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WG12 YUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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