2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · 12 LAD

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 8 April 2025 at 65,717 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with the vehicle clearing every annual test from 2023 onwards once initial failures were resolved on the same day. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any pass result, indicating the car has not shown worsening wear or recurring defects over the recorded period. Recorded mileage stands at 65,717 miles against an April 2025 test, equating to roughly 4,694 miles per year since registration. The DVSA data shows light annual use: 63,247 miles on 25 April 2023, 64,606 miles on 24 April 2024, and 65,717 miles on 8 April 2025. Such low accumulation for a 14-year-old vehicle suggests extended standing periods or short-distance motoring rather than sustained motorway wear. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of consumable stress but offers no insight into components that degrade with age regardless of distance. The April 2023 and April 2024 tests each show a fail followed by a pass on the same date at identical mileage, with no defects listed on either outcome. This pattern implies administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault the tester documented. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and structural integrity, as low-mileage S-Class models often suffer corrosion to subframes and brake calipers through inactivity. Given the absence of recorded advisories, previous owners appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the twin fail-pass entries denote either clerical error or withheld fault detail. Verify the vehicle underside for rust and confirm brake caliper operation before purchase, since the MOT record alone does not expose age-related degradation on a car of this standing profile.