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BT62 ANF

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,748 mi
Last recorded166,748 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 166,748 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,169 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 165,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 155,663 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,201 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 140,172 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 128,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,639 miles

front drive shaft boots slightly split

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,906 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 39,906 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,602 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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BT62 ANF 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 76.9%.

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 BT62 ANF, 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 BT62 ANF registered?

BT62 ANF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BT62 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 ANF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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