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121 SSR

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 SSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 86,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 78,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,175 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 66,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 60,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 53,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 39,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 39,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,023 miles

wear front discs..nail o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

wear front discs..nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,834 miles

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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121 SSR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver 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 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 121 SSR, 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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What year was 121 SSR registered?

121 SSR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is 121 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 SSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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