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L400 LYN

2012 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,128 mi
Last recorded155,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class68,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 155,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side and suspension components coated with paint

Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded but not excessively

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 150,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 150,502 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn / corroded

OSF sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 127,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF / NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF / NSF ()

General Corrosion Noted To Front & Rear Suspension Arms / Components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,473 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not releasing every time (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays fit obscuring some parts

Fail 13 Apr 2023 117,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not releasing every time (1.1.6 (d))

Undertrays fit obscuring some parts

Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf/nsf ()

all shockers corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 146,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf/nsf ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

all shockers corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 Mar 2022 108,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Dec 2021 141,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe Coated / Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR / NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 93,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,356 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 83,356 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,909 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 129,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. O/S. . BULB NOT LOCATED PROPERLY. BUT STILL OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 39,878 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 39,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 88,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,176 miles

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 25 Nov 2014 58,843 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,369 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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L400 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L400 LYN, 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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L400 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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