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DA12 TUY

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,169 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 106,164 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake efficence near limit

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,054 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty nearside and offside

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,124 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 TUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA12 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

DA12 TUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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