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55 BH

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,584 mi
Last recorded25,584 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 BH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 25,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 24,292 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 20,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 19,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 16,913 miles

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)

engine light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 12,743 miles

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 7 Jan 2015 9,935 miles

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)

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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55 BH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 55 BH, 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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55 BH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is 55 BH safe to buy?

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