2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · YH03 MVL
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2003. Recorded mileage 84,154 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH03 MVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2025
- 84,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YH03 MVL Mileage History
- 05/05/202359,598 mi
- 05/05/202359,598 mi
- 01/05/202474,637 mi+15,039 mi
- 01/05/202474,638 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/202584,154 mi+9,516 mi
Average of roughly 12,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH03 MVL 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 (YH03 MVL) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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