Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc
LB52 URUMOT history
LB52 URU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,156 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 79,156 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 URU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 URU was last recorded at 79,156 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,122 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,034 miles
- Average per year
- 3,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,156 miles
- 2024 – 77,122 miles
- 2023 – 73,279 miles
- 2021 – 71,384 miles
- 2020 – 69,737 miles
- 2019 – 68,540 miles
- 2018 – 67,335 miles
- 2017 – 63,190 miles
- 2016 – 56,671 miles
- 2015 – 47,757 miles
- 2014 – 41,971 miles
- 2013 – 35,914 miles
- 2012 – 27,555 miles
- 2011 – 23,441 miles
- 2009 – 21,176 miles
- 2008 – 19,645 miles
- 2007 – 18,342 miles
- 2006 – 15,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,156 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,156 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 79,156 miles
- Test number
- 856803501161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,122 miles (+1,531)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 77,122 miles
- Test number
- 159967094392
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass75,591 miles (+2,312)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 75,591 miles
- Test number
- 705988739563
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass73,279 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 73,279 miles
- Test number
- 893470004773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,384 miles (+1,647)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,384 miles
- Test number
- 613758320137
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass69,737 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 69,737 miles
- Test number
- 807770142354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,737 miles (+1,197)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,737 miles
- Test number
- 423672998541
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,540 miles (+1,205)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,540 miles
- Test number
- 296995141488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,335 miles (+4,145)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 67,335 miles
- Test number
- 729857058245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,190 miles (+6,519)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,190 miles
- Test number
- 706276204150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,671 miles (+8,914)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,671 miles
- Test number
- 811361391621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front air spring lower pivot joints
Pass47,757 miles (+5,786)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 47,757 miles
- Test number
- 151521819531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,971 miles (+6,057)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,971 miles
- Test number
- 826980134319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,914 miles (+8,359)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,914 miles
- Test number
- 466370433363
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass27,555 miles (+4,114)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 27,555 miles
- Test number
- 486855102058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,441 miles (+2,265)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 23,441 miles
- Test number
- 697148511060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,176 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 21,176 miles
- Test number
- 220594449306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,645 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 19,645 miles
- Test number
- 231202818308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,342 miles (+2,689)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 18,342 miles
- Test number
- 462152417411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 15,653 miles
- Test number
- 662945826372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 URU
- Does LB52 URU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 URU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 URU?
- The MOT on LB52 URU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 URU done?
- LB52 URU was recorded at 79,156 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,313 miles a year.
- Has LB52 URU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 URU has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB52 URU 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 URU find?
- LB52 URU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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