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DF53 MAL

2005 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MAL
MakeMercedes
ModelS320 CDI Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 92,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,143 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 90,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 88,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,208 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,357 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes S320 CDI Auto?

Based on 1,935 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
4,919
Miles/Year
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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DF53 MAL is a 2005 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Mercedes S320 CDI Auto fails its MOT is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 MAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 MAL?

You can check the full history of DF53 MAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF53 MAL registered?

DF53 MAL is a 2005 Mercedes S320 CDI Auto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DF53 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 MAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF53 MAL have outstanding finance?

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