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FD12 XNF

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,639 miles

rear rear belts not checked

Fail 17 Feb 2026 100,603 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2654520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear rear belts not checked

Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,884 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,819 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

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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FD12 XNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc 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 FD12 XNF, 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 FD12 XNF registered?

FD12 XNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FD12 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 XNF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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