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12 AFC

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,921 mi
Last recorded57,921 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 57,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,905 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,725 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,682 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,426 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 7 May 2008 8,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,952 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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12 AFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 91,309 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 12 AFC, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 AFC registered?

12 AFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is 12 AFC safe to buy?

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