2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · MM52 DMO
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 137,474 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM52 DMO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM52 DMO 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 (MM52 DMO) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
MM52 DMO Mileage History
- 10/05/2022136,080 mi
- 24/08/2023137,474 mi+1,394 mi
Average of roughly 1,081 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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