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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LF52 HWUMOT history

LF52 HWU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,929 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HWU
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
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HWU was last recorded at 74,929 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2016: 36,266 miles, lower than 56,232 miles on 30 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,927 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,929 miles
  • 2025 – 74,927 miles
  • 2023 – 74,823 miles
  • 2021 – 74,489 miles
  • 2020 – 74,436 miles
  • 2019 – 70,000 miles
  • 2018 – 66,619 miles
  • 2017 – 63,145 miles
  • 2016 – 59,707 miles
  • 2014 – 56,232 miles
  • 2013 – 51,495 miles
  • 2011 – 42,066 miles
  • 2010 – 39,574 miles
  • 2009 – 37,429 miles
  • 2008 – 35,225 miles
  • 2007 – 32,859 miles
  • 2006 – 28,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,929 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front To Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral CorrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,929 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,929 miles
    Test number
    766374791673
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front To Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,927 miles (+104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    791495962826
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass74,823 miles (+334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    440344194326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Pass74,489 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    333870307112
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,436 miles (+4,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    799090520667
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass70,000 miles (+3,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    769881990755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass66,619 miles (+3,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    893488924003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,145 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    572832115567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    324638296221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,266 miles (-19,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    753924698438
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass56,232 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    377780554158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,495 miles (+9,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    557499743131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,066 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    328631571282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,574 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    363246360223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,429 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    330215069481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,225 miles
    Test number
    462947768296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail35,220 miles (+2,361)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,220 miles
    Test number
    302747068285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    251092167292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,857 miles (+4,282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,857 miles
    Test number
    362142667449
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,575 miles
    Test number
    352452166499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 HWU

Does LF52 HWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HWU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HWU?
The MOT on LF52 HWU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 HWU done?
LF52 HWU was recorded at 74,929 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
Has LF52 HWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HWU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on LF52 HWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 HWU find?
LF52 HWU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear; general corrosion; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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