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AC06 LAM

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,466 mi
Last recorded194,466 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 194,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 179,156 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 158,804 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 158,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 143,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 117,206 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,939 miles

Front Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,094 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 83,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,029 miles

n0offside front tyre tread slight wear on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,001 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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AC06 LAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AC06 LAM, 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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AC06 LAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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