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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LF52 HVMMOT history

LF52 HVM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,497 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HVM
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
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HVM was last recorded at 116,497 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,285 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
5,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,497 miles
  • 2025 – 116,285 miles
  • 2024 – 116,069 miles
  • 2023 – 115,603 miles
  • 2022 – 114,805 miles
  • 2021 – 113,191 miles
  • 2020 – 112,568 miles
  • 2019 – 110,480 miles
  • 2018 – 107,675 miles
  • 2017 – 105,185 miles
  • 2016 – 101,560 miles
  • 2015 – 85,665 miles
  • 2014 – 70,640 miles
  • 2013 – 53,732 miles
  • 2012 – 36,407 miles
  • 2011 – 12,377 miles
  • 2010 – 10,741 miles
  • 2009 – 9,404 miles
  • 2008 – 8,925 miles
  • 2007 – 8,049 miles
  • 2006 – 6,982 miles
  • 2005 – 5,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust system rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,497 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,497 miles
    Test number
    632442786383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass116,285 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,285 miles
    Test number
    661435764710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,069 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,069 miles
    Test number
    879319007673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,603 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    527330634890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,805 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,805 miles
    Test number
    212709264081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,191 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    915203257765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,568 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,568 miles
    Test number
    147468034476
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,480 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,480 miles
    Test number
    227832107617
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass107,675 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    260646402268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,185 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    118867309935
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
  11. Fail105,129 miles (+3,569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,129 miles
    Test number
    822044621346
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
  12. Pass101,560 miles (+15,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,560 miles
    Test number
    848877344878
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  13. Pass85,665 miles (+15,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    387377825451
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,640 miles (+16,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    556881644283
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass53,732 miles (+17,325)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    766185233296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,407 miles (+24,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,407 miles
    Test number
    739476712242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,377 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,377 miles
    Test number
    796070611232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,741 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,741 miles
    Test number
    821494410252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,404 miles (+479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    9,404 miles
    Test number
    294177129280
    • NoteOffside door mirror starting to deteriorate
  20. Pass8,925 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,925 miles
    Test number
    812532528226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,049 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,049 miles
    Test number
    993703627288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,982 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    6,982 miles
    Test number
    292938136238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    5,815 miles
    Test number
    960845125222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HVM

Does LF52 HVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HVM is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HVM?
The MOT on LF52 HVM is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 HVM done?
LF52 HVM was recorded at 116,497 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,291 miles a year.
Has LF52 HVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HVM has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LF52 HVM 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 HVM find?
LF52 HVM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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