2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · PIB 6071
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 124,584 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PIB 6071 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 124,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PIB 6071 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 (PIB 6071) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PIB 6071 Mileage History
- 02/09/2024115,983 mi
- 09/09/2024115,983 mi
- 31/07/2025119,833 mi+3,850 mi
- 02/09/2025119,833 mi
- 01/09/2026124,584 mi+4,751 mi
Average of roughly 4,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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