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S500 TAT

2012 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,498 mi
Last recorded111,498 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 25064,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 TAT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,906 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 101,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 86,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Feb 2022 78,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,440 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,825 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,664 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,000 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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S500 TAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 64,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 TAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of S500 TAT?

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What year was S500 TAT registered?

S500 TAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is S500 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 TAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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