MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class A3FWV has 25 MOTs

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This 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 62,095 miles 5 days ago on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 09:20.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 4th November 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027.

A3FWV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 202762,095 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20254TH NOVEMBER 202661,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Drive Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 20241ST NOVEMBER 202560,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Prop Shaft Bearing Has Slight Play Rear Rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20231ST NOVEMBER 202457,628 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 202357,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Slightly Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
  5. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202226TH OCTOBER 202356,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202124TH OCTOBER 202255,700 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202024TH OCTOBER 202154,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 202054,554 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201924TH OCTOBER 202051,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 235/60/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Box Corroded
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201820TH OCTOBER 201950,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 201850,781 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Direction Indicator Missing Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201720TH OCTOBER 201849,483 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201620TH OCTOBER 201748,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Rear Inner Both Sides (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Rear Differential Area
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20159TH OCTOBER 201647,556 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20149TH OCTOBER 201543,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20139TH OCTOBER 201442,598 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20129TH OCTOBER 201341,404 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH JULY 201129TH JULY 201238,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED23RD JULY 201029TH JULY 201136,249 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Headlamp Cracked
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Wet
FAILED22ND JULY 201036,248 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Headlamp Cracked
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Wet
PASSED30TH JULY 200929TH JULY 201031,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Cracked
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Delaminating
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20082ND NOVEMBER 200923,364 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 200823,364 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED23RD AUGUST 200622ND AUGUST 200722,964 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front And All Rear Indicators Bulbs Start To Turn White
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3FWV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

A3FWV MOT Comments

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A3FWV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 62,095 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,141 miles

A3FWV FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class with registration A3FWV was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 4.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 62,095 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 2,141 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz S-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3FWV has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz S-Class has had 61 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does A3FWV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 9th November 2026 A3FWV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3FWV Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 9th November 2026 A3FWV does have Tax. Read more

When does A3FWV Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3FWV will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3FWV MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3FWV will expire in 12 months on Thursday 4th November 2027. Read more

When did A3FWV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3FWV was on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 09:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3FWV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for A3FWV we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3FWV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for A3FWV we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A3FWV done?

The odometer reading for A3FWV at the last MOT in November 2026 was 62,095 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,141 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3FWV?

The vehicle A3FWV was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 15th September 1997. Read more

What colour is A3FWV?

The official colour of A3FWV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A3FWV have?

A3FWV has a 4.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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