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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LF52 HUJMOT history

LF52 HUJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,220 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HUJ was last recorded at 107,220 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 3,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,749 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,471 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,220 miles
  • 2024 – 103,749 miles
  • 2023 – 102,768 miles
  • 2022 – 101,610 miles
  • 2021 – 101,373 miles
  • 2020 – 100,031 miles
  • 2019 – 96,733 miles
  • 2018 – 94,674 miles
  • 2017 – 86,214 miles
  • 2016 – 72,945 miles
  • 2015 – 65,393 miles
  • 2014 – 60,538 miles
  • 2013 – 56,900 miles
  • 2012 – 52,285 miles
  • 2011 – 47,786 miles
  • 2010 – 42,687 miles
  • 2009 – 37,309 miles
  • 2008 – 32,259 miles
  • 2007 – 28,328 miles
  • 2006 – 24,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,220 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,220 miles (+3,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    430050523233
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,749 miles (+981)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,749 miles
    Test number
    519939321408
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass102,768 miles (+1,158)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    198644959506
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox/Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation , not affecting light pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass101,610 miles (+237)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,610 miles
    Test number
    495670668571
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust/gearbox mount corroded/broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Flashing Pale yellow (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in n/s headlamp lens - beam pattern ok (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Flashing Pale yellow (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn low - approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,373 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    949694069587
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin very thin on n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective gearbox to front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail101,373 miles (+1,342)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    674511312925
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin very thin on n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective gearbox to front pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass100,031 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    539118606935
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both mounts on gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  8. Fail100,031 miles (+3,298)1 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    247293099243
    • DangerousRear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring touching exhaust at rear (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring loose by fuel pipes (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both mounts on gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  9. Pass96,733 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    375332652714
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,733 miles (+2,059)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    963366098257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,674 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    506916480410
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  12. Fail94,674 miles (+8,460)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    176663602500
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  13. Pass86,214 miles (+13,269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    650529837948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side walls perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side walls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass72,945 miles (+7,552)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    966732444238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass65,393 miles (+4,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,393 miles
    Test number
    917198295069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass60,538 miles (+3,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,538 miles
    Test number
    675124794050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass56,900 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    519796603114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads are probably about 60% worn

  18. Fail56,900 miles (+4,615)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    838866103142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads are probably about 60% worn

  19. Pass52,285 miles (+4,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,285 miles
    Test number
    847239802186
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass47,786 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    658592201172
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass42,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,687 miles
    Test number
    860584500109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,684 miles (+5,375)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    862514400116
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,309 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,309 miles
    Test number
    363567199047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,259 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,259 miles
    Test number
    111279398483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,328 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    754153607170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,239 miles
    Test number
    822831116190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HUJ

Does LF52 HUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HUJ expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HUJ?
The MOT on LF52 HUJ expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HUJ done?
LF52 HUJ was recorded at 107,220 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has LF52 HUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HUJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 HUJ 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 LF52 HUJ find?
LF52 HUJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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