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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 3,222 cc

S3 CFAMOT history

S3 CFA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 243,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

S3 CFA silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
243,901 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
17,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CFA was last recorded at 243,901 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,060 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
841 miles
Average per year
17,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 243,901 miles
  • 2023 – 243,060 miles
  • 2022 – 237,039 miles
  • 2020 – 233,413 miles
  • 2019 – 222,348 miles
  • 2018 – 212,698 miles
  • 2017 – 202,359 miles
  • 2016 – 186,731 miles
  • 2014 – 168,195 miles
  • 2013 – 151,468 miles
  • 2012 – 136,742 miles
  • 2011 – 82,280 miles
  • 2010 – 7,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Incorrect arm fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,901 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    243,901 miles
    Test number
    454799876779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail243,901 miles (+841)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,901 miles
    Test number
    284524005598
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass243,060 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    243,060 miles
    Test number
    684913381452
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded on their brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of the vehicle covered with engine oil. oil level not registered, 3l added (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,060 miles (+6,021)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,060 miles
    Test number
    606084154129
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded on their brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of the vehicle covered with engine oil. oil level not registered, 3l added (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass237,039 miles (+3,626)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    237,039 miles
    Test number
    158871426921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low worn to 1.9mm 275.40.19.Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass233,413 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    233,413 miles
    Test number
    357613277777
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside rear silencer mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear pads 70% worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail233,400 miles (+11,052)5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,400 miles
    Test number
    440046124711
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 70% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside rear silencer mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear pads 70% worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpeedometer erratically going up causing millage to rise

  8. Pass222,348 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    222,348 miles
    Test number
    919635237898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Incorrect arm fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail222,348 miles (+9,650)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,348 miles
    Test number
    663399124917
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Incorrect arm fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass212,698 miles (+10,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    212,698 miles
    Test number
    558820184261
    • AdvisoryFront tyres very worn on edges and cracking
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just minimum mot requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass202,359 miles (+15,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    202,359 miles
    Test number
    185853546528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass186,731 miles (+18,536)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    186,731 miles
    Test number
    995238691165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,195 miles (+85)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    168,195 miles
    Test number
    596205544341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSmall crack in lower windscreen not afecting drivers veiw

  14. Fail168,110 miles (+16,642)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,110 miles
    Test number
    336830244328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine light deployed
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass151,468 miles (+14,726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    767400143350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,742 miles (+54,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,742 miles
    Test number
    918952442284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,280 miles (+74,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    618238581114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,458 miles
    Test number
    142388380164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CFA

Does S3 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 CFA expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 CFA?
The MOT on S3 CFA expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 CFA done?
S3 CFA was recorded at 243,901 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024, an average of 17,135 miles a year.
Has S3 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CFA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 CFA 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 S3 CFA find?
S3 CFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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