2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · W3 DUU
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 87,800 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W3 DUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 87,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W3 DUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W3 DUU) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
W3 DUU Mileage History
- 11/07/202358,952 mi
- 13/07/202358,952 mi
- 20/02/202470,802 mi+11,850 mi
- 19/05/202578,678 mi+7,876 mi
- 02/02/202687,800 mi+9,122 mi
Average of roughly 11,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Airmatic Suspension FailureSerious
The AIRMATIC semi-active air suspension system features rubber air spring bellows that perish and leak over time, valve blocks that seize, and an electric air compressor that burns out from running continuously to compensate for pressure loss. Replacing struts and compressors carries substantial parts costs.
- NOX Sensor FailureModerate
Diesel variants (OM642 3.0-litre V6 in S 350 d and OM656 2.9-litre straight-six in facelift models) suffer widespread failure of the upstream and downstream nitrogen oxide (NOx) exhaust sensors. Moisture ingress and thermal shock damage internal sensor ceramics, causing engine warnings and non-start countdowns.
- Front Suspension Ball Joint and Control Arm WearModerate
Weighing over two tonnes, the W222 exerts tremendous load on its complex multi-link front suspension. Lower control arm compliance bushes, track control ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links wear rapidly on UK roads, resulting in knocking over speed bumps and MOT failure.
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