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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LB52 UXOMOT history

LB52 UXO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2025
Mileage
78,541 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UXO was last recorded at 78,541 miles on 29 May 2024, 1,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,512 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,029 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,541 miles
  • 2023 – 77,512 miles
  • 2022 – 75,790 miles
  • 2021 – 73,007 miles
  • 2020 – 71,250 miles
  • 2019 – 67,929 miles
  • 2018 – 63,135 miles
  • 2017 – 56,983 miles
  • 2016 – 54,262 miles
  • 2015 – 51,697 miles
  • 2014 – 49,671 miles
  • 2013 – 45,848 miles
  • 2012 – 40,375 miles
  • 2011 – 36,873 miles
  • 2010 – 30,282 miles
  • 2009 – 24,022 miles
  • 2008 – 19,558 miles
  • 2007 – 16,795 miles
  • 2006 – 10,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,541 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,541 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    859195837102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,512 miles (+1,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    160672803951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,790 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    713153793359
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,789 miles (+2,782)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,789 miles
    Test number
    965197645385
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,007 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,007 miles
    Test number
    393527982329
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded inner x2

  6. Fail73,000 miles (+1,750)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    101033762414
    • DangerousFront Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded inner x2

  7. Pass71,250 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    603760951636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    374934509916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,929 miles (+4,794)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    687677852291
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass63,135 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    658253814415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    530585339234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,983 miles (+2,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    684786783588
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass54,262 miles (+2,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,262 miles
    Test number
    242253485412
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass51,697 miles (+2,026)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,697 miles
    Test number
    756195785081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

  15. Fail49,671 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,671 miles
    Test number
    187810584026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteWater leak into boot

  16. Pass49,671 miles (+3,823)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,671 miles
    Test number
    488360784064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteWater leak into boot

  17. Pass45,848 miles (+5,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    325826863065
    • NoteNearside front tyrewall cut

  18. Pass40,375 miles (+62)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    967892882047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

  19. Fail40,313 miles (+3,440)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    488075372042
    • FailureNearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

  20. Pass36,873 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    316980281174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,282 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,282 miles
    Test number
    430765870174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,022 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,022 miles
    Test number
    812640579107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,558 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,558 miles
    Test number
    810373968139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,795 miles (+6,744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,795 miles
    Test number
    153474717230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass10,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,051 miles
    Test number
    250805806015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 UXO

Does LB52 UXO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 UXO expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UXO?
The MOT on LB52 UXO expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 UXO done?
LB52 UXO was recorded at 78,541 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has LB52 UXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UXO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 UXO 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 UXO find?
LB52 UXO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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