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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LF02 XATMOT history

LF02 XAT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

LF02 XAT blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2023
Mileage
114,071 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 XAT
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
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 XAT was last recorded at 114,071 miles on 24 May 2022, 1,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,084 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,987 miles
Average per year
4,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,071 miles
  • 2021 – 112,084 miles
  • 2020 – 107,941 miles
  • 2019 – 107,080 miles
  • 2018 – 105,643 miles
  • 2017 – 100,120 miles
  • 2015 – 98,013 miles
  • 2013 – 87,489 miles
  • 2011 – 86,865 miles
  • 2010 – 70,838 miles
  • 2009 – 65,992 miles
  • 2008 – 49,655 miles
  • 2006 – 39,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 rear suspension unit has a slight misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,071 miles (+1,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    958103992507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass112,084 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    834364360364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,941 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,941 miles
    Test number
    390590991348
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail107,694 miles (+614)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,694 miles
    Test number
    535500363741
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass107,080 miles (+1,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    864913817515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass105,643 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,643 miles
    Test number
    434988025263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,120 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    867902848682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,013 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    798942735671
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension unit has a slight misting of oil
  9. Fail98,011 miles (+10,522)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    390962980963
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension unit has a slight misting of oil
  10. Pass87,489 miles (+624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,489 miles
    Test number
    809763783108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Pass86,865 miles (+16,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    545096581144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass70,838 miles (+233)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    614715920021
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage(small slit)
    • NoteSRS (airbag) warning lamp displayed
  13. Fail70,605 miles (+4,613)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    144482720468
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall has slight damage(small slit)
    • NoteSRS (airbag) warning lamp displayed
  14. Fail65,992 miles (+16,337)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    101475319351
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass49,655 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    681056218320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,686 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    993529648173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,167 miles (+8,753)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,167 miles
    Test number
    421552178029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  18. Pass39,414 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    602776846318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LF02 XAT

Does LF02 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 XAT expired on 4 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 XAT?
The MOT on LF02 XAT expired on 4 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 XAT done?
LF02 XAT was recorded at 114,071 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 4,833 miles a year.
Has LF02 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 XAT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LF02 XAT 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 LF02 XAT find?
LF02 XAT passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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