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2003 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Petrol · LS52 DGU

LS52 DGU

2003 Mercedes S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 73,094 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.

Make & Model
MERCEDES S-Class
Year / Origin
2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Nov 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (28 Feb 2025)
Recorded Mileage
73,094 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Nov 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28 Feb 2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
3199cc
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LS52 DGU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
  • 73,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LS52 DGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 00:27
MOT Analysis

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 S-Class (LS52 DGU) between November 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LS52 DGU Mileage History

  1. 02/11/202170,009 mi
  2. 19/10/202272,098 mi+2,089 mi
  3. 04/10/202373,094 mi+996 mi
  4. 04/10/202373,094 mi

Average of roughly 1,608 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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