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A8 VFX

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

257,060 mi
Last recorded257,060 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 257,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 224,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 199,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 179,946 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 167,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 150,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 143,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,111 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 138,162 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2021 138,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,624 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread and wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 133,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 128,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 122,718 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2019 112,345 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 112,345 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,431 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,833 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,266 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,266 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,838 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 17,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,739 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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A8 VFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFX, 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 A8 VFX registered?

A8 VFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is A8 VFX safe to buy?

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