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YH12 MPX

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,623 mi
Last recorded191,623 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 191,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 175,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 163,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 163,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 151,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,130 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit also cuts in tread 1 borderline pass needs replacing n0w

Offside Front Outer tyre wall signs of damage

Under car badly covered in oil recommended cleaning

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Leaking alot of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 punchers

Oil leak Large oil leak under car

Oil leak Large oil leak under car

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,764 miles

both rear tyres nails in tread

front wipers worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wearing on edges.

Rear wiper blade starting to split.

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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YH12 MPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH12 MPX, 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 YH12 MPX registered?

YH12 MPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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