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754 XAF

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration754 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension strut. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 73,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick where visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,832 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,002 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,185 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,550 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,454 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,986 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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754 XAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 754 XAF, 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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754 XAF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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