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B12 WAB

2010 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class76,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,243 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X PIPES OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 120,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,260 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2021 111,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 107,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2 mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread 2 mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,228 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 59,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,811 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B12 WAB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 76,530 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 B12 WAB, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 WAB registered?

B12 WAB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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