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DG62 KUK

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 KUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 101,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 101,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 91,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

minor oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 83,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 83,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 28,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,069 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint slightly damp at steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

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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DG62 KUK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG62 KUK, 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 DG62 KUK registered?

DG62 KUK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 16 September 2012.

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