2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.4L Petrol · V8 CFF
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 52,500 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 CFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 52,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 CFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (V8 CFF) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
V8 CFF Mileage History
- 13/06/202250,363 mi
- 06/06/202351,149 mi+786 mi
- 03/06/202451,823 mi+674 mi
- 08/08/202652,500 mi+677 mi
Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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