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A17 AGO

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,187 mi
Last recorded36,187 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 32,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 29,111 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 22,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 17,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 9,106 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,673 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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A17 AGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A17 AGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 AGO?

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What year was A17 AGO registered?

A17 AGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is A17 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AGO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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