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AV12 RMZ

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 55,055 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,592 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 40,513 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 40,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,595 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 RMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

AV12 RMZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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