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294D589

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,237 mi
Last recorded42,237 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294D589
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,237 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 42,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,598 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,050 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 35,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 35,553 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on there edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,772 miles

Nearside 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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294D589 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 294D589, 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 294D589 registered?

294D589 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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