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GY12 UCH

2012 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class74,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 126,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,805 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 74,805 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,777 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 67,715 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,331 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,565 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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GY12 UCH 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 84.6%.

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 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 GY12 UCH, 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 GY12 UCH registered?

GY12 UCH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 20 May 2012.

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