2003 Mercedes-Benz E 2.6L Petrol · AH52 SHA
2003 Mercedes-Benz E (2.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 124,954 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AH52 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 124,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AH52 SHA Mileage History
- 18/04/2023123,472 mi
- 18/04/2023123,472 mi
- 26/03/2024124,037 mi+565 mi
- 16/04/2025124,754 mi+717 mi
- 08/04/2026124,954 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AH52 SHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz E (AH52 SHA) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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