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12 MSB

2017 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,991 mi
Last recorded41,991 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class45,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 41,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 13,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 MSB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 45,672 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 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 MSB, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 MSB registered?

12 MSB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 12 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MSB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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