2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · PJ53 YZL
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 160,713 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ53 YZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 160,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PJ53 YZL 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 (PJ53 YZL) between June 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ53 YZL Mileage History
- 15/06/2022150,200 mi
- 20/06/2023160,678 mi+10,478 mi
- 27/07/2023160,702 mi+24 mi
- 04/08/2023160,712 mi+10 mi
- 04/08/2023160,713 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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