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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LD52 ZZTMOT history

LD52 ZZT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

LD52 ZZT black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
97,086 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 ZZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 ZZT was last recorded at 97,086 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,941 miles · 3 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
3,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,086 miles
  • 2019 – 96,941 miles
  • 2018 – 95,767 miles
  • 2017 – 93,142 miles
  • 2016 – 92,325 miles
  • 2015 – 91,101 miles
  • 2013 – 89,889 miles
  • 2012 – 87,060 miles
  • 2011 – 83,173 miles
  • 2010 – 78,483 miles
  • 2009 – 74,581 miles
  • 2008 – 61,539 miles
  • 2007 – 50,039 miles
  • 2006 – 37,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,086 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,086 miles
    Test number
    821360303796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,941 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    847167431135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,767 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,767 miles
    Test number
    639050430802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,142 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    549004485263
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front tyre crack
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front wheel bearing very slight play

  5. Pass92,325 miles (+1,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    164371416359
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass91,101 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    767073965088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,889 miles (+2,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    738716503358
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass87,060 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    276647372420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,995 miles (+3,822)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    696340872146
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass83,173 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    955542301224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,150 miles (+4,667)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,150 miles
    Test number
    686851201261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass78,483 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    441578160165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,581 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,581 miles
    Test number
    224654659179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSmear on nearside front wiper

  14. Pass74,581 miles (+140)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,581 miles
    Test number
    841614559162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSmear on nearside front wiper

  15. Fail74,441 miles (+12,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    221688149498
    • FailureFront Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass61,539 miles (+11,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,539 miles
    Test number
    600579048159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass50,039 miles (+12,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,039 miles
    Test number
    822569747172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass37,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,739 miles
    Test number
    543562336195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 ZZT

Does LD52 ZZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 ZZT expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 ZZT?
The MOT on LD52 ZZT expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 ZZT done?
LD52 ZZT was recorded at 97,086 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 3,076 miles a year.
Has LD52 ZZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 ZZT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on LD52 ZZT 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 ZZT find?
LD52 ZZT passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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