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917 BFH

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration917 BFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,574 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 157,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 151,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,079 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 144,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom shocker ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,462 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint boot slightly split

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear strut upper gator clip detatched

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,841 miles

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Front Both mirror repeaters condensated

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shields insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,785 miles

Front diesel fuel trace on undertray

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door repeater condensated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door repeater condensated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 111,431 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,423 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get play

Fail 12 Nov 2015 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get play

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,594 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 57,346 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,199 miles

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

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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917 BFH 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 80%.

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 917 BFH, 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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917 BFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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