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222D971

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222D971
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,012 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,240 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 74,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,359 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 55,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,708 miles

EML light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,121 miles

front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 30,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning lamp on (3.5.1g)

front wipers worn/smearing

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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222D971 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 222D971, 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 222D971 registered?

222D971 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is 222D971 safe to buy?

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