2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · KD03 KWV
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 55,241 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD03 KWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
- 55,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD03 KWV 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (KD03 KWV) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KD03 KWV Mileage History
- 12/11/202152,143 mi
- 17/12/202254,665 mi+2,522 mi
- 17/12/202254,665 mi
- 22/11/202355,240 mi+575 mi
- 10/01/202455,241 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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