2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · DB12 BEL
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 70,229 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB12 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 70,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB12 BEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (DB12 BEL) between October 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
DB12 BEL Mileage History
- 21/10/202458,655 mi
- 26/07/202564,376 mi+5,721 mi
- 29/06/202669,694 mi+5,318 mi
- 22/07/202670,229 mi+535 mi
- 23/07/202670,229 mi
Average of roughly 6,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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