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1 NBD

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,979 mi
Last recorded81,979 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 65,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,532 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Fail 21 May 2021 61,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,324 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,582 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,803 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 38,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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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1 NBD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 1 NBD, 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 1 NBD registered?

1 NBD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is 1 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 NBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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