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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LC52 XYSMOT history

LC52 XYS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

LC52 XYS silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
96,286 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XYS was last recorded at 96,286 miles on 19 May 2025, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,838 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,286 miles
  • 2024 – 94,838 miles
  • 2023 – 93,357 miles
  • 2022 – 92,618 miles
  • 2021 – 90,291 miles
  • 2020 – 87,886 miles
  • 2019 – 83,621 miles
  • 2018 – 82,100 miles
  • 2017 – 81,271 miles
  • 2016 – 80,057 miles
  • 2015 – 78,301 miles
  • 2014 – 71,714 miles
  • 2013 – 66,865 miles
  • 2012 – 60,415 miles
  • 2011 – 52,387 miles
  • 2010 – 43,112 miles
  • 2009 – 37,281 miles
  • 2008 – 30,927 miles
  • 2007 – 24,639 miles
  • 2006 – 17,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,286 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,286 miles (+1,448)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,286 miles
    Test number
    185257812382
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass94,838 miles (+1,481)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,838 miles
    Test number
    100491288553
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,357 miles (+739)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    106259948590
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,618 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,618 miles
    Test number
    141184000384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,291 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    146338810242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass87,886 miles (+4,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    154322698307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,621 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    616523985933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,612 miles (+1,512)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,612 miles
    Test number
    580558854200
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,100 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    527159092057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail82,099 miles (+828)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    626115611193
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush joint (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass81,271 miles (+1,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    896250591461
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (ball joint up) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass80,057 miles (+1,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    387541083988
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass78,301 miles (+6,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    497170345024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  14. Pass71,714 miles (+4,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    518428434041
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)

  15. Pass66,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    507805523049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail66,865 miles (+6,450)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    888075523040
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass60,415 miles (+8,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,415 miles
    Test number
    115769932403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass52,387 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    125821731000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubing on inner edge

  19. Fail52,386 miles (+9,274)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,386 miles
    Test number
    125731631038
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubing on inner edge

  20. Pass43,112 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    573376930009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,281 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,281 miles
    Test number
    391631649062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,927 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,927 miles
    Test number
    942077238051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,923 miles (+6,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    830146138033
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass24,639 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    290171217088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,307 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,307 miles
    Test number
    802096926006
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

Questions about LC52 XYS

Does LC52 XYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XYS expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XYS?
The MOT on LC52 XYS expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XYS done?
LC52 XYS was recorded at 96,286 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has LC52 XYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XYS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LC52 XYS 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 LC52 XYS find?
LC52 XYS passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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