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DA12 FYS

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,857 miles

Both wipers starting to smear

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,850 miles

oil leak/s

Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,009 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2017 60,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,119 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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DA12 FYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA12 FYS, 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 DA12 FYS registered?

DA12 FYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is DA12 FYS safe to buy?

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