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A3 DPX

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,644 mi
Last recorded106,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 106,644 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,807 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 98,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil leak from transmission area above undertray , not visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody covers / trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2021 94,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil leak from transmission area above undertray , not visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side's (3.7.B.6a)

advice to get tracking done.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,237 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2014 67,244 miles

1.advice to change both front wiper blades

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 60,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,955 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,148 miles

advise further look at o/s/r suspension slight sweating, further look at n/s/r hand brake

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,068 miles

advice look at hand brake n/s/r

Pass 15 May 2008 37,816 miles

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)

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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A3 DPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 90,995 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 DPX, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 DPX registered?

A3 DPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is A3 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DPX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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