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A5 COV

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,029 mi
Last recorded97,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 COV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,093 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,080 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,075 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,372 miles

Engine covers fitted

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)

Offside head light flickers

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,224 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,959 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A5 COV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A5 COV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 COV registered?

A5 COV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is A5 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 COV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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