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AL02 LAC

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Blue Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 95,882 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,050 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 31,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres tread split

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,376 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres tread 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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AL02 LAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Blue with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AL02 LAC, 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 AL02 LAC registered?

AL02 LAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is AL02 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL02 LAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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