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AJ12 SSX

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,240 mi
Last recorded138,240 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,240 miles

Front wiper blades not clean straight away

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met the required limit needs adjustments

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 138,240 miles

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

Front wiper blades not clean straight away

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,235 miles

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

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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AJ12 SSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ12 SSX, 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 AJ12 SSX registered?

AJ12 SSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AJ12 SSX safe to buy?

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