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A18 MOX

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,528 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,778 miles

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

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 74,778 miles

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

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

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 3 Dec 2022 68,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,381 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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A18 MOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A18 MOX, 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 A18 MOX registered?

A18 MOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is A18 MOX safe to buy?

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