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862 YUH

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,794 mi
Last recorded44,794 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration862 YUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 44,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,457 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,668 miles

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 43,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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862 YUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 862 YUH, 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 862 YUH registered?

862 YUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is 862 YUH safe to buy?

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