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296X105

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,476 mi
Last recorded72,476 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296X105
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,601 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,725 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,889 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,762 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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296X105 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 296X105, 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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296X105 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 January 2012.

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