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A8 MXT

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,037 mi
Last recorded179,037 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 179,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 178,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 177,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 177,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 176,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 175,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 172,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 159,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 144,480 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 133,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,640 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner and outer shoulders

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,458 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,136 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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A8 MXT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A8 MXT, 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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A8 MXT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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