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BN62 BNY

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 107,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 103,011 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row has glue on (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row has glue on (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,042 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,892 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 Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak but unable to see any holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row glue residue on belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row glue residue on belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,383 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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BN62 BNY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN62 BNY, 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 BN62 BNY registered?

BN62 BNY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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