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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LF52 HXOMOT history

LF52 HXO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,807 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HXO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HXO was last recorded at 84,807 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,907 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,900 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,807 miles
  • 2025 – 82,907 miles
  • 2024 – 80,270 miles
  • 2023 – 74,572 miles
  • 2022 – 71,073 miles
  • 2021 – 69,781 miles
  • 2020 – 69,268 miles
  • 2019 – 67,908 miles
  • 2018 – 65,654 miles
  • 2017 – 63,103 miles
  • 2016 – 60,908 miles
  • 2015 – 58,885 miles
  • 2014 – 56,212 miles
  • 2013 – 53,614 miles
  • 2012 – 50,454 miles
  • 2011 – 45,696 miles
  • 2010 – 41,939 miles
  • 2009 – 38,994 miles
  • 2008 – 34,570 miles
  • 2007 – 30,356 miles
  • 2006 – 26,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,807 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,807 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    466145425342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,907 miles (+2,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    158065592739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,270 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,270 miles
    Test number
    399561550270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,270 miles (+5,698)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,270 miles
    Test number
    438824318272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,572 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    149809546848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail74,572 miles (+3,499)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    315117429003
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass71,073 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,073 miles
    Test number
    252834809698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,781 miles (+513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,781 miles
    Test number
    849488683372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,268 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    339119852319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,908 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    716686999731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,654 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    504999320119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,103 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    953266314551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin and joints deteriorating

  13. Pass60,908 miles (+2,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    158849289765
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished and worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  14. Pass58,885 miles (+2,673)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    307484705228
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight lift in front lower balljoints

  15. Pass56,212 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    226306494196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,614 miles (+3,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    986839393105
    • NoteCoil springs starting to corrode
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  17. Pass50,454 miles (+4,758)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,454 miles
    Test number
    886038902260
    • NoteBrake fluid slightly low in resevoir
    • NoteFront coil springs starting to corrode

  18. Pass45,696 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    379274411442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,680 miles (+3,741)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    938813211291
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,939 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    642110500221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,994 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    603441139263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,570 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    603990148280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,356 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,356 miles
    Test number
    453898647231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    993338246294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,628 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    294868246287
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about LF52 HXO

Does LF52 HXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 HXO is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HXO?
The MOT on LF52 HXO is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 HXO done?
LF52 HXO was recorded at 84,807 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has LF52 HXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HXO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 HXO 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 HXO find?
LF52 HXO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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