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HJ13 VVG

2013 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,529 mi
Last recorded125,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class73,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 125,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 118,173 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))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 96,854 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,256 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,256 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 6 Dec 2021 84,509 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,288 miles

Front Both front cv gaiters small residue grease, still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,072 miles

Both front outer driveshaft boots have slight seepage of grease.

Pass 8 May 2019 58,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 45,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 37,442 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 25,184 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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HJ13 VVG is a 2013 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 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 73,488 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 HJ13 VVG, 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 13 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 HJ13 VVG registered?

HJ13 VVG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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