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DG62 YHD

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,107 mi
Last recorded201,107 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 YHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 201,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 170,409 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 170,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,391 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 141,391 miles

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 15 Nov 2019 136,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 136,149 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,265 miles

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

under cover tray /sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 108,072 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 108,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 96,098 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 82,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,618 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 52,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2016 52,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,336 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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DG62 YHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DG62 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

DG62 YHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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