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ADY 815D

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,651 mi
Last recorded79,651 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 815D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 79,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 52,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,406 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,406 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 35,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,930 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,930 miles

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

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

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

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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ADY 815D is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ADY 815D, 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 ADY 815D registered?

ADY 815D is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is ADY 815D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 815D shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADY 815D have outstanding finance?

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