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47 JP

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 JP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,456 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,148 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front tyre worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 26,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,386 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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47 JP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 47 JP, 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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47 JP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is 47 JP safe to buy?

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