CarVerify

Free Car Check

A12 YBN

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,505 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,487 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,225 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,858 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 87,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,848 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 79,178 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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A12 YBN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 YBN, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 YBN?

You can check the full history of A12 YBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A12 YBN registered?

A12 YBN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A12 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 YBN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 YBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A12 YBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.