2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.4L Petrol · VO03 OBN
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 127,687 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO03 OBN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2026
- 127,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO03 OBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (VO03 OBN) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension component leaking Hydraulic pipe leaking.. (5.3.5 (c))”.
VO03 OBN Mileage History
- 01/08/200623,534 mi
- 03/08/200623,534 mi
- 30/01/200837,682 mi+14,148 mi
- 22/01/200945,245 mi+7,563 mi
- 18/01/201051,693 mi+6,448 mi
- 12/01/201156,649 mi+4,956 mi
- 13/01/201265,460 mi+8,811 mi
- 13/01/201265,460 mi
- 01/02/201376,487 mi+11,027 mi
- 02/02/201376,487 mi
- 29/03/201487,723 mi+11,236 mi
- 29/03/201487,723 mi
- 26/03/201594,929 mi+7,206 mi
- 27/03/201594,929 mi
- 22/03/201698,997 mi+4,068 mi
- 24/03/201698,997 mi
- 25/03/2017103,550 mi+4,553 mi
- 24/03/2018106,132 mi+2,582 mi
- 23/03/2019111,064 mi+4,932 mi
- 28/03/2020114,242 mi+3,178 mi
- 15/03/2021114,605 mi+363 mi
- 25/03/2022118,579 mi+3,974 mi
- 28/03/2022118,579 mi
- 21/03/2023122,887 mi+4,308 mi
- 03/05/2024124,639 mi+1,752 mi
- 15/05/2024124,642 mi+3 mi
- 08/05/2025126,160 mi+1,518 mi
- 20/05/2026127,687 mi+1,527 mi
Average of roughly 5,260 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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