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A1 OAA

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,134 mi
Last recorded35,134 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 35,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 31,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 28,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,237 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 20,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 18,090 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,485 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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A1 OAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A1 OAA, 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 A1 OAA registered?

A1 OAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for A1 OAA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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