2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · H4 XHJ
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 120,016 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H4 XHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 120,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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H4 XHJ 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 (H4 XHJ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H4 XHJ Mileage History
- 07/10/2022103,590 mi
- 08/10/2022103,590 mi
- 17/10/2023109,273 mi+5,683 mi
- 05/11/2024114,249 mi+4,976 mi
- 01/11/2025120,016 mi+5,767 mi
Average of roughly 5,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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