2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · DA52 LXH
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 172,370 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA52 LXH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2024
- 172,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA52 LXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (DA52 LXH) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
DA52 LXH Mileage History
- 07/07/2022157,670 mi
- 13/07/2022157,675 mi+5 mi
- 21/06/2023160,308 mi+2,633 mi
- 21/06/2024172,370 mi+12,062 mi
Average of roughly 7,509 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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