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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LD52 EXJMOT history

LD52 EXJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LD52 EXJ blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,429 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 EXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 EXJ was last recorded at 52,429 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 5,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,385 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,044 miles
Average per year
1,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,429 miles
  • 2025 – 47,385 miles
  • 2023 – 47,044 miles
  • 2022 – 45,622 miles
  • 2021 – 44,090 miles
  • 2020 – 42,322 miles
  • 2019 – 40,386 miles
  • 2018 – 37,506 miles
  • 2017 – 34,114 miles
  • 2016 – 33,737 miles
  • 2014 – 32,050 miles
  • 2013 – 29,353 miles
  • 2012 – 26,916 miles
  • 2011 – 24,184 miles
  • 2010 – 21,927 miles
  • 2008 – 17,892 miles
  • 2007 – 16,152 miles
  • 2006 – 14,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,429 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,429 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    219347060309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    455136914091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail47,835 miles (+791)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    573290827663
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested due to both headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass47,044 miles (+1,422)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,044 miles
    Test number
    910935347612
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass45,622 miles (+1,532)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    553808691881
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass44,090 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    133114477605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,082 miles (+1,760)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    538453698054
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass42,322 miles (+1,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    605535591922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass40,386 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    262402199946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,315 miles (+2,809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    539197922342
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass37,506 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,506 miles
    Test number
    919532302338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,114 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,114 miles
    Test number
    542047666040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,737 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    386388096467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,818 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,818 miles
    Test number
    571897043462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,050 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    245021064369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    716683414057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,996 miles (+1,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    106483514408
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass29,353 miles (+2,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    368385333107
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass26,916 miles (+2,732)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,916 miles
    Test number
    375190892035
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGaiters over rear suspension units appear to be deteriating
  20. Pass24,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    595976451098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,184 miles (+2,257)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    697962051050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLeft front tyre side wall deteriating / cracking+
    • NoteRight front tyre deteriatng / cracking
  22. Pass21,927 miles (+4,035)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,927 miles
    Test number
    144576450448
    • 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)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cuts to side wall
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on edges
  23. Pass17,892 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    623684358364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,152 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,152 miles
    Test number
    951832437301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,522 miles
    Test number
    931196246377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 EXJ

Does LD52 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 EXJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 EXJ?
The MOT on LD52 EXJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 EXJ done?
LD52 EXJ was recorded at 52,429 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,939 miles a year.
Has LD52 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 EXJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 EXJ 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 LD52 EXJ find?
LD52 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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