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BK12 HAN

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,559 mi
Last recorded75,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber starting to wear (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,599 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 27,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK12 HAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc 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 BK12 HAN, 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 BK12 HAN registered?

BK12 HAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 HAN 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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