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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LB52 VGCMOT history

LB52 VGC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2023
Mileage
74,585 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 VGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 VGC was last recorded at 74,585 miles on 9 May 2022, 5,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,173 miles · 10 May 2021
Between the last two tests
5,412 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,585 miles
  • 2021 – 69,173 miles
  • 2020 – 66,857 miles
  • 2018 – 66,314 miles
  • 2017 – 64,143 miles
  • 2016 – 61,866 miles
  • 2015 – 59,054 miles
  • 2014 – 55,746 miles
  • 2013 – 52,393 miles
  • 2012 – 49,603 miles
  • 2011 – 46,884 miles
  • 2010 – 4,160 miles
  • 2009 – 34,945 miles
  • 2008 – 27,071 miles
  • 2007 – 21,820 miles
  • 2006 – 16,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,585 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    937121193745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,585 miles (+5,412)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    181300136478
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    637424261809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail69,173 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    792862015239
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,857 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    737912342484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    731396750551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,314 miles (+2,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    245014281616
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass64,143 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    229891149775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    560228220047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,866 miles (+2,812)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    117767015511
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail59,054 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    315617695160
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass59,054 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,054 miles
    Test number
    857487695153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,746 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,746 miles
    Test number
    745635894122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass52,393 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    819170003229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,603 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,603 miles
    Test number
    386791902281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass49,603 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,603 miles
    Test number
    707461602285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,884 miles (+42,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    908272101297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail4,160 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,160 miles
    Test number
    453593700220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,608 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,608 miles
    Test number
    573133700285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,945 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    322268899166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,071 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,071 miles
    Test number
    750553308200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,820 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,820 miles
    Test number
    353176877146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,941 miles
    Test number
    882970586108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 VGC

Does LB52 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 VGC expired on 21 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 VGC?
The MOT on LB52 VGC expired on 21 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 VGC done?
LB52 VGC was recorded at 74,585 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has LB52 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 VGC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 VGC 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 VGC find?
LB52 VGC passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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