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AD11 ERA

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,786 mi
Last recorded115,786 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 106,067 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 97,983 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 88,269 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Seapage of oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 12 Mar 2022 77,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,501 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,535 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 25,530 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD11 ERA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc 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 AD11 ERA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD11 ERA registered?

AD11 ERA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AD11 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 ERA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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