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AP12 LFU

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 94,680 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 84,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,358 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,690 miles

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

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 17 Jan 2022 73,689 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,036 miles

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

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

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))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,864 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,458 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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AP12 LFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP12 LFU, 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 AP12 LFU registered?

AP12 LFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AP12 LFU safe to buy?

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