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AS03 YWS

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,416 mi
Last recorded126,416 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 126,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component leaking Steering Rack Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,397 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (255/4518) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low emission

tracking recommended

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread has cuts (255/4518)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,034 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,189 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,134 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,274 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AS03 YWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AS03 YWS, 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 AS03 YWS registered?

AS03 YWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AS03 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS03 YWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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