Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc
LF52 HVCMOT history
LF52 HVC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 107,839 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 HVC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 HVC was last recorded at 107,839 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 107,839 miles · 13 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 107,839 miles
- 2021 – 107,821 miles
- 2020 – 100,248 miles
- 2017 – 96,463 miles
- 2016 – 87,873 miles
- 2015 – 78,676 miles
- 2014 – 60,204 miles
- 2013 – 46,174 miles
- 2012 – 45,527 miles
- 2011 – 43,424 miles
- 2010 – 41,156 miles
- 2009 – 36,412 miles
- 2008 – 31,448 miles
- 2007 – 26,565 miles
- 2006 – 22,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,839 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySill trims fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine mangement light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,839 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 107,839 miles
- Test number
- 621507996797
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill trims fitted
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail107,839 miles (+18)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,839 miles
- Test number
- 352846743259
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill trims fitted
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail107,821 miles (+7,573)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,821 miles
- Test number
- 958896496903
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill trims fitted
Pass100,248 miles (+23)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 100,248 miles
- Test number
- 272176705863
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front brake pipe showing signs of surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner n/s front inner steering idler has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four outer wheel arches showing signs of surface rust
Fail100,225 miles (+3,762)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,225 miles
- Test number
- 661313952206
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,463 miles (+8,590)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,463 miles
- Test number
- 920564179719
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm
- AdvisoryEngine mangement light on
- AdvisoryExhaust center and rear corroded
- AdvisoryOffside nearside front coil springs slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisorySlight free play in offside front wheel bearing
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass87,873 miles (+9,197)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,873 miles
- Test number
- 201269857723
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryEngine mangement light on
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer wall slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass78,676 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 78,676 miles
- Test number
- 198950765196
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOffside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear exhaust
Fail78,676 miles (+18,472)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,676 miles
- Test number
- 477060565183
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine mangement light on
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOffside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear exhaust
Pass60,204 miles (+14,030)6 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,204 miles
- Test number
- 386141254198
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteExhaust centre silencer outter skin corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre slight damage to outter wall
- NoteUnable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted
Pass46,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 46,174 miles
- Test number
- 125161713287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,174 miles (+647)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,174 miles
- Test number
- 299171313239
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass45,527 miles (+2,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,527 miles
- Test number
- 728413242212
- 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)
Pass43,424 miles (+2,268)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 43,424 miles
- Test number
- 265474141288
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly
- NoteOil ,leak auto g/box area
- NoteRear b/pads wearing slightly
Pass41,156 miles (+4,744)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,156 miles
- Test number
- 504832230287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,412 miles (+4,964)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 36,412 miles
- Test number
- 171648339217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,448 miles (+4,883)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,448 miles
- Test number
- 852127028272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,565 miles
- Test number
- 433869927258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,565 miles (+4,515)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,565 miles
- Test number
- 600579727287
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Pass22,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,050 miles
- Test number
- 743986226207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 HVC
- Does LF52 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 HVC expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 HVC?
- The MOT on LF52 HVC expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 HVC done?
- LF52 HVC was recorded at 107,839 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
- Has LF52 HVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 HVC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 HVC 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 HVC find?
- LF52 HVC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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