2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · ET65 AAO
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 234,648 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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ET65 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 234,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET65 AAO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (ET65 AAO) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
ET65 AAO Mileage History
- 02/03/2022157,319 mi
- 28/03/2023164,299 mi+6,980 mi
- 26/03/2024197,288 mi+32,989 mi
- 27/03/2025226,145 mi+28,857 mi
- 25/03/2026234,648 mi+8,503 mi
Average of roughly 19,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- NOX Sensor FailureModerate
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