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BV12 LPU

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,757 mi
Last recorded144,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 144,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,885 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 94,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,771 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,600 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,851 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

stone chips in front screen,zone A and zone B

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BV12 LPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 3,495cc 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 BV12 LPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 LPU registered?

BV12 LPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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