2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.7L Petrol · HS03 EOZ
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 130,305 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS03 EOZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 130,305 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.
HS03 EOZ 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 (HS03 EOZ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HS03 EOZ Mileage History
- 18/11/2021125,517 mi
- 18/11/2021125,517 mi
- 15/11/2022130,305 mi+4,788 mi
Average of roughly 4,829 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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