2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · MK03 YWT
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 79,456 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK03 YWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 79,456 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.
MK03 YWT 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 (MK03 YWT) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MK03 YWT Mileage History
- 01/08/202274,020 mi
- 27/07/202375,478 mi+1,458 mi
- 28/07/202375,478 mi
- 03/08/202478,433 mi+2,955 mi
- 12/09/202579,456 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 1,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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