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3540 TJ

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3540 TJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 142,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,189 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,667 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 91,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear shock fitted one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower front (rear) suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,542 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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3540 TJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 3540 TJ, 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 3540 TJ registered?

3540 TJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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