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A12 YYA

1996 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class107,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 98,675 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 96,217 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

slight diff leak

Fail 30 Dec 2022 96,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

slight diff leak

Pass 31 Dec 2021 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,273 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,927 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,476 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,145 miles

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2011 85,527 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,676 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,711 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
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A12 YYA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 107,663 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 YYA, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 YYA registered?

A12 YYA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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