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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

A12 YYAMOT history

A12 YYA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,838 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 YYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 YYA was last recorded at 98,838 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2014: 68,476 miles, lower than 87,048 miles on 17 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,675 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
1,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,838 miles
  • 2024 – 98,675 miles
  • 2022 – 96,217 miles
  • 2021 – 95,763 miles
  • 2020 – 95,722 miles
  • 2019 – 95,273 miles
  • 2018 – 91,749 miles
  • 2017 – 90,325 miles
  • 2016 – 88,927 miles
  • 2015 – 87,599 miles
  • 2014 – 68,476 miles
  • 2013 – 87,048 miles
  • 2012 – 86,145 miles
  • 2011 – 85,540 miles
  • 2010 – 85,216 miles
  • 2009 – 84,676 miles
  • 2008 – 83,788 miles
  • 2007 – 81,153 miles
  • 2006 – 77,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,838 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    858796250871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,838 miles (+163)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    624368078727
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,675 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    631438791215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    782309178348
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight diff leak

  5. Fail96,217 miles (+454)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    173927394977
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight diff leak

  6. Pass95,763 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,763 miles
    Test number
    871189905204
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,722 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,722 miles
    Test number
    947168185144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,273 miles (+3,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    296193161729
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,749 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,749 miles
    Test number
    821224891238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,325 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    250344687281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,927 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    543365411440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    531879620922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail87,599 miles (+19,123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    523694442647
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,476 miles (-18,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    355682884281
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  15. Pass87,048 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    286380293294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,145 miles (+605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,145 miles
    Test number
    815866902384
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

  17. Pass85,540 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,540 miles
    Test number
    406584391200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  18. Fail85,527 miles (+311)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    829293791251
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  19. Pass85,216 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    184990700321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,676 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    412408989212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,788 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    420755308358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,153 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    813029587207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,711 miles
    Test number
    131957696227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 YYA

Does A12 YYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 YYA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 YYA?
The MOT on A12 YYA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 YYA done?
A12 YYA was recorded at 98,838 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,090 miles a year.
Has A12 YYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 YYA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 YYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 YYA find?
A12 YYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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