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315 UNU

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,252 mi
Last recorded49,252 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration315 UNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 45,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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315 UNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 315 UNU, 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 315 UNU registered?

315 UNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is 315 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 315 UNU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 315 UNU have outstanding finance?

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