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DE12 OUY

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 93,270 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 93,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 87,199 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 87,187 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 81,313 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 75,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 71,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease slightly but not split to allow an ingress. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,512 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,512 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DE12 OUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE12 OUY, 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 DE12 OUY registered?

DE12 OUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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