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C18 SSR

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,663 mi
Last recorded173,663 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 173,663 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 166,181 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 134,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 132,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,792 miles

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge /cut on side wall.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,411 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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C18 SSR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 C18 SSR, 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 C18 SSR registered?

C18 SSR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is C18 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 SSR 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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