2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · MK03 AJY
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 163,544 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK03 AJY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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MK03 AJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (MK03 AJY) between June 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Shock absorber ga”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MK03 AJY Mileage History
- 01/06/2023163,538 mi
- 13/06/2023163,544 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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