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A15 HWE

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,766 mi
Last recorded49,766 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,766 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 49,766 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear parking brake fluctuating

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,505 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 48,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,591 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 44,696 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ( under tray fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 32,024 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 31,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside/offside front and nearside rear tyres small cuts on side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,193 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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A15 HWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 91,309 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 A15 HWE, 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 23 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 A15 HWE registered?

A15 HWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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