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BD62 ZTW

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 ZTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 131,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 122,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 122,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 119,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,135 miles

Nearside and offside front,outer CV boots leaking grease.

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

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2021 110,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front,outer CV boots leaking grease.

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

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Cv boot leaking grease

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,375 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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BD62 ZTW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BD62 ZTW, 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 BD62 ZTW registered?

BD62 ZTW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BD62 ZTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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