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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LB52 WXXMOT history

LB52 WXX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
78,636 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WXX was last recorded at 78,636 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,636 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,636 miles
  • 2021 – 77,569 miles
  • 2020 – 75,523 miles
  • 2019 – 75,105 miles
  • 2018 – 74,028 miles
  • 2017 – 69,381 miles
  • 2016 – 69,053 miles
  • 2015 – 68,408 miles
  • 2014 – 66,575 miles
  • 2013 – 65,272 miles
  • 2012 – 63,610 miles
  • 2011 – 57,548 miles
  • 2010 – 50,632 miles
  • 2009 – 44,475 miles
  • 2008 – 37,464 miles
  • 2007 – 31,968 miles
  • 2006 – 27,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    302062728000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,636 miles (+1,067)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    164987201772
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    706654408828
    • AdvisoryHeadlight manual adjusters not working, but both dipped beams within tolerances
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,569 miles (+2,046)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    137139000002
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHead light manual adjusters not working, but both dipped beams within tolerance
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,523 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    403203996833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,105 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    278053237018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,028 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,028 miles
    Test number
    545550311661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,381 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    760033260911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,053 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    810618912279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,408 miles (+1,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    774480981545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs worn

  11. Pass66,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    606789034281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail66,575 miles (+1,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    678819434262
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass65,272 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,272 miles
    Test number
    858143533286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    306761852231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,610 miles (+550)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    979534242229
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  16. Pass63,060 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,060 miles
    Test number
    247308972435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,548 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    298688161148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,632 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    953599660112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,475 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    231846979124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,464 miles (+5,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    534085408184
    • 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)

  21. Pass31,968 miles (+4,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,968 miles
    Test number
    901507877107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  22. Pass27,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,273 miles
    Test number
    363388586107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 WXX

Does LB52 WXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WXX expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WXX?
The MOT on LB52 WXX expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WXX done?
LB52 WXX was recorded at 78,636 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has LB52 WXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WXX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 WXX 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 WXX find?
LB52 WXX passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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