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BF12 YZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 145,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 145,320 miles

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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 138,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

both registration plates deteriorated

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,977 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,986 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect oil/fuel leak around the back of the engine - further investigation is strongly advised.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 51,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,613 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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BF12 YZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF12 YZZ, 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 BF12 YZZ registered?

BF12 YZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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