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234D415

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234D415
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,208 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,531 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,200 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,650 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 40,648 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,006 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,977 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 35,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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234D415 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 234D415, 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 234D415 registered?

234D415 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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