Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc
AH 52MOT history
AH 52 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 53,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 53,085 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AH 52
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AH 52 was last recorded at 53,085 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,845 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,240 miles
- Average per year
- 2,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,085 miles
- 2025 – 51,845 miles
- 2023 – 49,077 miles
- 2022 – 47,903 miles
- 2021 – 46,920 miles
- 2020 – 46,257 miles
- 2019 – 44,692 miles
- 2018 – 41,848 miles
- 2017 – 39,212 miles
- 2016 – 37,081 miles
- 2015 – 34,938 miles
- 2014 – 32,539 miles
- 2013 – 30,822 miles
- 2012 – 28,331 miles
- 2011 – 25,213 miles
- 2010 – 21,881 miles
- 2009 – 19,008 miles
- 2008 – 15,863 miles
- 2007 – 12,898 miles
- 2006 – 9,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,085 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 53,085 miles
- Test number
- 602797887105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail53,074 miles (+1,229)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,074 miles
- Test number
- 690828295588
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass51,845 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 51,845 miles
- Test number
- 299070223969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,717 miles (+2,640)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,717 miles
- Test number
- 201451135525
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,077 miles (+1,174)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 49,077 miles
- Test number
- 782940603258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass47,903 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 47,903 miles
- Test number
- 201838751515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,891 miles (+971)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,891 miles
- Test number
- 356748710777
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,920 miles (+663)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 46,920 miles
- Test number
- 784135201308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,257 miles (+1,565)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2021
- Odometer
- 46,257 miles
- Test number
- 759153506391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,692 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2020
- Odometer
- 44,692 miles
- Test number
- 300060348431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail44,692 miles (+2,844)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,692 miles
- Test number
- 284942334023
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass41,848 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 41,848 miles
- Test number
- 819714320791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,847 miles (+2,635)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,847 miles
- Test number
- 630774368284
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,212 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 39,212 miles
- Test number
- 385086515625
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass37,081 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,081 miles
- Test number
- 704207672061
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass34,938 miles (+2,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,938 miles
- Test number
- 587732935142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass32,539 miles (+1,717)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 32,539 miles
- Test number
- 366403614186
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass30,822 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 30,822 miles
- Test number
- 255279793117
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail30,822 miles (+2,491)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,822 miles
- Test number
- 407542993146
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass28,331 miles (+3,118)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 28,331 miles
- Test number
- 215759992463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass25,213 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,213 miles
- Test number
- 276429691473
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,881 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 21,881 miles
- Test number
- 370140300222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,008 miles (+3,145)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,008 miles
- Test number
- 663245309279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,863 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 15,863 miles
- Test number
- 264287858424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,898 miles (+3,037)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 12,898 miles
- Test number
- 711885537164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 9,861 miles
- Test number
- 871015426174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AH 52
- What vehicle is registration AH 52 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AH 52 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jun 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does AH 52 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AH 52 is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AH 52?
- The MOT on AH 52 is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AH 52 done?
- AH 52 was recorded at 53,085 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
- Has AH 52 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AH 52 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on AH 52 ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on AH 52 find?
- AH 52 passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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