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195 BDV

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,746 mi
Last recorded29,746 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration195 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 29,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 29,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 24,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 17,833 miles

Minor kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2017 14,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,310 miles

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)

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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195 BDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 195 BDV, 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 195 BDV registered?

195 BDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is 195 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 195 BDV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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