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117 GMB

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,170 mi
Last recorded62,170 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration117 GMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,834 miles

evidence of oil on nearside steering rack gaiter does not appear to be leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,796 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 52,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,899 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 12,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 11,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,143 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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117 GMB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 68,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 117 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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117 GMB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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