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FT61 UON

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,590 mi
Last recorded164,590 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 UON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 164,590 miles

Front tyres edges worn

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 139,751 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 124,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer C.V gaiter seeping grease, but still preventing ingress

Pass 29 Apr 2022 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer C.V gaiter seeping grease, but still preventing ingress

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 99,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 99,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,107 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 66,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,832 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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FT61 UON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FT61 UON, 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 FT61 UON registered?

FT61 UON is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FT61 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 UON shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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