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G13 LFT

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

242,315 mi
Last recorded242,315 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 242,315 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to n/s /r (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to offside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 156,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 147,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 138,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 105,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/45/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot perrished

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,150 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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G13 LFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 G13 LFT, 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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G13 LFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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