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2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 TW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 99,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 99,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 98,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 98,779 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 98,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 97,551 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 97,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 May 2016 90,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f inner track rod arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2016 90,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f inner track rod arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,391 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,843 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 69,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 56,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,994 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,234 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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12 TW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 91,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 TW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 TW registered?

12 TW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is 12 TW safe to buy?

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