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AK12 XOX

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,462 mi
Last recorded48,462 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only jut met requirement at 17%

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,713 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met requirement of 16%

Fail 11 Nov 2020 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirement of 16%

Pass 16 May 2019 42,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,219 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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AK12 XOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK12 XOX, 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 AK12 XOX registered?

AK12 XOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XOX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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