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P3 ADT

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Maroon Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 ADT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 131,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 119,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 114,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 111,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 103,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,948 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 2 Jun 2017 88,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 26 May 2016 81,703 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 71,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 64,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 45,203 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 31,258 miles

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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P3 ADT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Maroon with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P3 ADT, 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.

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What year was P3 ADT registered?

P3 ADT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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