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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

LB52 VHTMOT history

LB52 VHT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,484 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 VHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 VHT was last recorded at 40,484 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,750 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
734 miles
Average per year
1,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,484 miles
  • 2025 – 39,750 miles
  • 2024 – 39,061 miles
  • 2023 – 38,678 miles
  • 2022 – 38,122 miles
  • 2021 – 37,597 miles
  • 2020 – 36,370 miles
  • 2019 – 35,863 miles
  • 2018 – 33,831 miles
  • 2017 – 33,205 miles
  • 2016 – 32,614 miles
  • 2015 – 31,539 miles
  • 2014 – 30,345 miles
  • 2013 – 28,943 miles
  • 2012 – 27,933 miles
  • 2011 – 25,986 miles
  • 2010 – 24,835 miles
  • 2008 – 23,830 miles
  • 2007 – 22,454 miles
  • 2006 – 14,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,484 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,484 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    700657182013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,750 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,750 miles
    Test number
    605656319638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    857705054966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,061 miles (+383)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    408993400331
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass38,678 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,678 miles
    Test number
    479409005392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    893740472057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,122 miles (+525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    368780102249
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass37,597 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    861572132843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,370 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,370 miles
    Test number
    628570576011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,863 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    508434186801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,831 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,831 miles
    Test number
    338231914909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass33,205 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    104250345675
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak slight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,614 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,614 miles
    Test number
    955657040919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,539 miles (+1,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    857989845188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF Tyre Tread Cracked

  15. Pass30,345 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,345 miles
    Test number
    497117744101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,943 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    307752553159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,933 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,933 miles
    Test number
    237693052151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,986 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,986 miles
    Test number
    225894941192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,835 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    133004220126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass23,830 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,830 miles
    Test number
    463985568303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,454 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,454 miles
    Test number
    170283567342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,224 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,224 miles
    Test number
    860271627157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,502 miles
    Test number
    772494636040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 VHT

Does LB52 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 VHT is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 VHT?
The MOT on LB52 VHT is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 VHT done?
LB52 VHT was recorded at 40,484 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,265 miles a year.
Has LB52 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 VHT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 VHT 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 VHT find?
LB52 VHT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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