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A13 HFA

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,507 mi
Last recorded163,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2025 163,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 158,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 152,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 119,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 80,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,551 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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A13 HFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A13 HFA, 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 A13 HFA registered?

A13 HFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A13 HFA safe to buy?

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