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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB52 FFZMOT history

LB52 FFZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,497 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FFZ was last recorded at 101,497 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,344 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
2,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,497 miles
  • 2024 – 101,344 miles
  • 2023 – 101,338 miles
  • 2022 – 100,802 miles
  • 2021 – 100,780 miles
  • 2020 – 100,774 miles
  • 2018 – 100,316 miles
  • 2017 – 99,172 miles
  • 2015 – 98,126 miles
  • 2014 – 97,410 miles
  • 2013 – 96,271 miles
  • 2011 – 90,703 miles
  • 2010 – 84,530 miles
  • 2009 – 74,662 miles
  • 2007 – 67,640 miles
  • 2006 – 48,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,497 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    551944074795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass101,344 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    314368520000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,338 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    797340674984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,802 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    317132390522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,780 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    133670757201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,774 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    634818452328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,316 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    520834042626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,310 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    457801315783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    102354190913
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFuel smell further investigation required

  10. Fail99,172 miles (+1,046)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    331679176360
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFuel smell further investigation required

  11. Pass98,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,126 miles
    Test number
    198184204407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,126 miles (+716)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,126 miles
    Test number
    582348073592
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass97,410 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    346815994081
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail97,399 miles (+1,128)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    835830594030
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEml on

  15. Pass96,271 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,271 miles
    Test number
    788447783059
    • NoteBoth the front brake discs have signs of wear
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

  16. Fail96,271 miles (+5,568)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,271 miles
    Test number
    189127983482
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteBoth the front brake discs have signs of wear
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

  17. Pass90,703 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    579353371230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Fail90,703 miles (+6,173)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    717823571250
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass84,530 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    763687630279
    • NoteFront under panel insecure
    • NoteDriver's door latch faulty, cannot be restrained when door open.
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
    • NoteNo oil showing on dipstick before test
    • NotePanels fitted under vehicle obscuring inspection

  20. Fail84,530 miles (+9,868)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    103865630259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront under panel insecure
    • NoteDriver's door latch faulty, cannot be restrained when door open.
    • NotePanels fitted under vehicle obscuring inspection

  21. Pass74,662 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    814522599081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet strut defective
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn/lipped
    • NoteREAR TYRES ARE INCORRECT ASPECT RATIO 55 FITTED BUT SHOULD BE 50
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminating
    • NoteOffside headlamp has water in

  22. Fail74,646 miles (+7,006)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,646 miles
    Test number
    122302799401
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet strut defective
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn/lipped
    • NoteREAR TYRES ARE INCORRECT ASPECT RATIO 55 FITTED BUT SHOULD BE 50
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminating
    • NoteOffside headlamp has water in

  23. Pass67,640 miles (+61)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,640 miles
    Test number
    280347667283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation at n.s headlamp unit.
    • NoteEarth lead detatched at rear exhaust section.
    • NoteFront exhaust downpipe bracket corroded.
    • NoteN.s front outer tyre tread worn prematurely.
    • NoteN.s rear tyre tread becoming worn.
    • NoteO.s headlamp dipped beam at minimum acceptable limit.
    • NoteOil residue at engine bay flexible p.a.s hose (n.s).
    • NoteSlight damage at n.s front outer tyre sidewall.

  24. Fail67,579 miles (+18,837)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    664977657261
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation at n.s headlamp unit.
    • NoteEarth lead detatched at rear exhaust section.
    • NoteN.s front outer tyre tread worn prematurely.
    • NoteN.s rear tyre tread becoming worn.
    • NoteSlight damage at n.s.f outer tyre sidewall.

  25. Pass48,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,742 miles
    Test number
    471809366013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 FFZ

Does LB52 FFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FFZ is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FFZ?
The MOT on LB52 FFZ is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 FFZ done?
LB52 FFZ was recorded at 101,497 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,687 miles a year.
Has LB52 FFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FFZ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LB52 FFZ 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 LB52 FFZ find?
LB52 FFZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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