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AA53 HNS

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,936 mi
Last recorded162,936 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 HNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 162,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 97,639 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 97,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024
Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 41,816 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 41,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,941 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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AA53 HNS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AA53 HNS, 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

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What year was AA53 HNS registered?

AA53 HNS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AA53 HNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 HNS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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