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294D597

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,748 mi
Last recorded44,748 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294D597
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 44,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 38,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,714 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Tyres wearing uneven / both sides

Pass 11 Feb 2020 35,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 35,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 32,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,133 miles

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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294D597 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 294D597, 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 294D597 registered?

294D597 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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