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BF62 OLP

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 OLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 150,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 141,432 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 138,285 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 most rear

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 137,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside centre to rear exhaust sleeve loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,524 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box slightly insecure at the joint

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

Pass 25 May 2022 106,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 100,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,894 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,451 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,451 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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BF62 OLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF62 OLP, 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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BF62 OLP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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