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A4 GTM

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,446 mi
Last recorded64,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 64,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 63,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 62,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,446 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,106 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,057 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,599 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 51,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,904 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 45,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,210 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 45,207 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

managment light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,148 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,288 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,854 miles

SRS warning lamp on

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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A4 GTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A4 GTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 GTM registered?

A4 GTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is A4 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GTM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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