2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · V88 DBH
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12/01/2012. Recorded mileage 70,586 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2987cc
V88 DBH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 70,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V88 DBH Mileage History
- 08/01/201517,693 mi
- 14/12/201522,570 mi+4,877 mi
- 14/12/201522,570 mi
- 03/01/201726,152 mi+3,582 mi
- 12/01/201830,356 mi+4,204 mi
- 13/12/201834,631 mi+4,275 mi
- 16/12/201938,920 mi+4,289 mi
- 14/12/202041,592 mi+2,672 mi
- 17/12/202145,343 mi+3,751 mi
- 20/12/202250,132 mi+4,789 mi
- 04/01/202350,279 mi+147 mi
- 10/01/202454,733 mi+4,454 mi
- 12/01/202454,759 mi+26 mi
- 09/01/202563,289 mi+8,530 mi
- 09/01/202670,586 mi+7,297 mi
Average of roughly 4,807 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
V88 DBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (V88 DBH) between January 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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