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AV12 HSD

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,450 mi
Last recorded159,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 148,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 136,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 165,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 158,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 148,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear light cluster broke

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 127,432 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,090 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,205 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,635 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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AV12 HSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AV12 HSD, 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 AV12 HSD registered?

AV12 HSD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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