2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · YP53 UFC
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 294,028 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 294,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 UFC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2022
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 UFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (YP53 UFC) between September 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
YP53 UFC Mileage History
- 25/09/200684,783 mi
- 01/10/2007110,575 mi+25,792 mi
- 16/11/2008135,678 mi+25,103 mi
- 30/10/2009163,669 mi+27,991 mi
- 30/10/200976,098 mi-87,571 mi
- 10/11/2010193,296 mi+117,198 mi
- 15/11/2011220,571 mi+27,275 mi
- 05/09/2012238,164 mi+17,593 mi
- 05/09/2012238,171 mi+7 mi
- 05/11/2012242,331 mi+4,160 mi
- 20/05/2013249,605 mi+7,274 mi
- 01/10/2013257,950 mi+8,345 mi
- 03/04/2014270,737 mi+12,787 mi
- 17/03/2015284,882 mi+14,145 mi
- 10/03/2016290,060 mi+5,178 mi
- 25/03/2017294,028 mi+3,968 mi
Average of roughly 19,933 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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