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AL12 CHO

2013 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,257 mi
Last recorded42,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class70,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 38,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 33,345 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 27,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,297 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,735 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 19,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 16,249 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 16,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AL12 CHO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 70,014 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 AL12 CHO, 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 13 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 AL12 CHO registered?

AL12 CHO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is AL12 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 CHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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