CarVerify

Free Car Check

A3 DDL

2014 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,997 mi
Last recorded210,997 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class59,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 210,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 185,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 167,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,533 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,797 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,036 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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A3 DDL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 59,431 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 A3 DDL, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 DDL?

You can check the full history of A3 DDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A3 DDL registered?

A3 DDL is a 2014 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 October 2014.

Is A3 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DDL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 DDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A3 DDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.