Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
V12 TAWMOT history
V12 TAW is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 104,437 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 TAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 TAW was last recorded at 104,437 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,437 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,437 miles
- 2024 – 98,208 miles
- 2023 – 93,230 miles
- 2022 – 89,864 miles
- 2021 – 86,090 miles
- 2020 – 82,176 miles
- 2019 – 77,526 miles
- 2018 – 74,132 miles
- 2016 – 61,028 miles
- 2015 – 51,897 miles
- 2014 – 36,960 miles
- 2013 – 24,183 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 104,437 miles
- Test number
- 310447344594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,437 miles (+6,229)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,437 miles
- Test number
- 846057904214
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,208 miles (+4,978)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 98,208 miles
- Test number
- 824894500808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,230 miles (+3,366)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 93,230 miles
- Test number
- 231852337561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 89,864 miles
- Test number
- 394873735915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,864 miles (+3,774)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,864 miles
- Test number
- 455985998730
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,090 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 86,090 miles
- Test number
- 253614539574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,176 miles (+4,650)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,176 miles
- Test number
- 772153407491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,526 miles (+3,394)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,526 miles
- Test number
- 403460251014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 74,132 miles
- Test number
- 821138162370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,132 miles (+13,104)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,132 miles
- Test number
- 401843974989
- Repaired at testRegistration plate missing N/A (0.1 (a))
Pass61,028 miles (+9,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 61,028 miles
- Test number
- 679265950739
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,897 miles (+7,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 51,897 miles
- Test number
- 624678780110
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread
Pass44,413 miles (+7,453)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 44,413 miles
- Test number
- 557852315038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,960 miles (+12,777)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 36,960 miles
- Test number
- 497340554096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,183 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 24,183 miles
- Test number
- 158199953460
- NoteBoth rear tyres at 3.3mm
Questions about V12 TAW
- Does V12 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TAW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 TAW?
- The MOT on V12 TAW is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 TAW done?
- V12 TAW was recorded at 104,437 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
- Has V12 TAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 TAW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V12 TAW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V12 TAW find?
- V12 TAW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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