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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LF52 HXLMOT history

LF52 HXL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
64,817 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HXL
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
7 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HXL was last recorded at 64,817 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,745 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,817 miles
  • 2021 – 62,782 miles
  • 2020 – 59,159 miles
  • 2019 – 56,785 miles
  • 2018 – 55,024 miles
  • 2017 – 51,672 miles
  • 2016 – 51,186 miles
  • 2015 – 46,444 miles
  • 2014 – 43,517 miles
  • 2013 – 38,512 miles
  • 2012 – 31,661 miles
  • 2011 – 27,530 miles
  • 2009 – 20,496 miles
  • 2008 – 9,248 miles
  • 2007 – 8,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,817 miles
  • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,817 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,817 miles
    Test number
    923663678084
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail64,745 miles (+1,963)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    770773009475
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass62,782 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    826989493297
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Fail62,743 miles (+3,584)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,743 miles
    Test number
    419988743841
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Pass59,159 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    333728980706
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Fail59,126 miles (+2,341)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    808906464065
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  7. Pass56,785 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    701453901046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,024 miles (+3,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    635632962637
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear pads in poor condition

  9. Pass51,672 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,672 miles
    Test number
    247894058010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,186 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    707208573917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail51,013 miles (+4,569)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,013 miles
    Test number
    795687319292
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass46,444 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    260309832252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,422 miles (+927)5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    923517439544
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  14. Pass45,495 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    235824115054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail45,493 miles (+1,976)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    965347805049
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass43,517 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    316755614008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,512 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    589779513082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,503 miles (+6,842)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,503 miles
    Test number
    169752413059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvisory main box corroded

  19. Pass31,661 miles (+4,131)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,661 miles
    Test number
    726673712001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISORY MAIN EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT CORROSION

  20. Pass27,530 miles (+7,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    695257621054
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,496 miles
    Test number
    371560289498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail20,490 miles (+5,561)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,490 miles
    Test number
    602810089297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass14,929 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,929 miles
    Test number
    150538559032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,248 miles (+290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    680200968041
    • NoteNsr tyer slighty perished

  25. Pass8,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,958 miles
    Test number
    410018747039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,958 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,958 miles
    Test number
    883818047096
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about LF52 HXL

Does LF52 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HXL expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HXL?
The MOT on LF52 HXL expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HXL done?
LF52 HXL was recorded at 64,817 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has LF52 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HXL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 HXL 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 HXL find?
LF52 HXL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: all shock absorbers corroded; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump, and 1 more.

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