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A18 TJR

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,307 mi
Last recorded44,307 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 44,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 40,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,405 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,724 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,617 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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A18 TJR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver 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 A18 TJR, 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 A18 TJR registered?

A18 TJR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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