Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc
LF52 HWEMOT history
LF52 HWE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 100,530 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,604 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 HWE
- 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
- 23 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 HWE was last recorded at 100,530 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 100,518 miles · 27 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 4,604 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 100,530 miles
- 2021 – 90,473 miles
- 2020 – 79,370 miles
- 2019 – 76,535 miles
- 2018 – 75,228 miles
- 2017 – 73,577 miles
- 2016 – 71,457 miles
- 2015 – 67,018 miles
- 2014 – 65,665 miles
- 2013 – 63,673 miles
- 2012 – 59,858 miles
- 2011 – 54,013 miles
- 2010 – 47,002 miles
- 2009 – 42,868 miles
- 2008 – 37,870 miles
- 2007 – 32,189 miles
- 2006 – 25,153 miles
- 2005 – 17,458 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,530 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder body condition corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (205/55 R16)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,530 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 100,530 miles
- Test number
- 388198543601
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body condition corroded
Fail100,518 miles (+10,045)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,518 miles
- Test number
- 805928118929
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body condition corroded
Pass90,473 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 90,473 miles
- Test number
- 921730648279
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded condition
Fail90,473 miles (+11,103)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,473 miles
- Test number
- 611224901956
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour both the front (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded condition
Pass79,370 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 79,370 miles
- Test number
- 643817555248
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,370 miles (+2,835)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,370 miles
- Test number
- 491311085509
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall, visible cords (225/50 R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall, visible cords (225/50 R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (205/55 R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,535 miles (+1,307)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,535 miles
- Test number
- 567360511921
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,228 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 75,228 miles
- Test number
- 276484963814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass73,577 miles (+2,120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 73,577 miles
- Test number
- 478705147399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass71,457 miles (+4,439)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,457 miles
- Test number
- 479821426681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,018 miles (+1,353)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,018 miles
- Test number
- 229499285190
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge
Pass65,665 miles (+1,992)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,665 miles
- Test number
- 738522504228
- 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)
Pass63,673 miles (+3,815)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 63,673 miles
- Test number
- 237935753428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,858 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 59,858 miles
- Test number
- 986487952280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,805 miles (+5,792)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,805 miles
- Test number
- 219745752273
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass54,013 miles (+7,011)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,013 miles
- Test number
- 168479041208
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront pads 80% worn
Pass47,002 miles (+4,134)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 47,002 miles
- Test number
- 591997360203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,868 miles (+4,998)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,868 miles
- Test number
- 700675869217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 37,870 miles
- Test number
- 700050768274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,867 miles (+5,678)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,867 miles
- Test number
- 322620068265
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass32,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 32,189 miles
- Test number
- 422647457201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,189 miles (+7,036)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,189 miles
- Test number
- 902787257289
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,153 miles (+7,695)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,153 miles
- Test number
- 521782366206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass17,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 17,458 miles
- Test number
- 372136865429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 HWE
- Does LF52 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 HWE expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 HWE?
- The MOT on LF52 HWE expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 HWE done?
- LF52 HWE was recorded at 100,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
- Has LF52 HWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 HWE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 HWE 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 HWE find?
- LF52 HWE passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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