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43 MYB

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 MYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 91,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 91,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly damaged 255 45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly damaged 255 45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on edge and cracking 255 45r18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 69,264 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on edge and cracking 255 45r18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 61,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,830 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 48,701 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,761 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,376 miles

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

under tray and engine cover

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,197 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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43 MYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 43 MYB, 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 43 MYB registered?

43 MYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is 43 MYB safe to buy?

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