
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass112,084 miles (+4,143)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 112,084 miles
- Test number
- 834364360364
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass105,643 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 105,643 miles
- Test number
- 434988025263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,120 miles (+2,107)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 100,120 miles
- Test number
- 867902848682
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass49,655 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 49,655 miles
- Test number
- 681056218320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,686 miles (+519)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,686 miles
- Test number
- 993529648173
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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