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AU12 JAO

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,129 mi
Last recorded47,129 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 47,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,403 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,422 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 44,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,053 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 43,043 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,761 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,633 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 40,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,989 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,241 miles

o/s/front tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,797 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,328 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 18,328 miles

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

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

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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AU12 JAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU12 JAO, 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 AU12 JAO registered?

AU12 JAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is AU12 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 JAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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