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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 3,982 cc

3 DDSMOT history

3 DDS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 9 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 47,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

3 DDS black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,947 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DDS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
9 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DDS was last recorded at 47,947 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,378 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,569 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,947 miles
  • 2025 – 43,378 miles
  • 2024 – 38,423 miles
  • 2023 – 33,805 miles
  • 2022 – 29,569 miles
  • 2021 – 23,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,947 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,947 miles (+4,569)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,947 miles
    Test number
    314033706805
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass43,378 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    305194314239
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  3. Fail43,378 miles (+4,955)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    104918373224
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass38,423 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,423 miles
    Test number
    707135433836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,418 miles (+4,613)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    365435281038
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass33,805 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,805 miles
    Test number
    268870520358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,569 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    185509475273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,729 miles
    Test number
    620963591805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 3 DDS

What vehicle is registration 3 DDS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DDS on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 9 May 2018. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 3 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DDS is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DDS?
The MOT on 3 DDS is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DDS done?
3 DDS was recorded at 47,947 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has 3 DDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DDS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 3 DDS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 3 DDS find?
3 DDS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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