Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
LF52 LHEMOT history
LF52 LHE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,599 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,599 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,383 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 LHE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 LHE was last recorded at 87,599 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,599 miles · 16 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,000 miles
- Average per year
- 2,383 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,599 miles
- 2023 – 86,550 miles
- 2020 – 84,540 miles
- 2019 – 83,570 miles
- 2018 – 82,323 miles
- 2017 – 80,784 miles
- 2016 – 79,263 miles
- 2015 – 77,266 miles
- 2014 – 75,248 miles
- 2013 – 72,315 miles
- 2012 – 70,909 miles
- 2011 – 70,268 miles
- 2010 – 68,940 miles
- 2009 – 66,604 miles
- 2008 – 64,440 miles
- 2007 – 54,377 miles
- 2006 – 39,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,599 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including surrounding components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,599 miles (+1,000)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,599 miles
- Test number
- 796511655764
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,599 miles (+49)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,599 miles
- Test number
- 842777723494
- MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,550 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 86,550 miles
- Test number
- 823912380552
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including surrounding components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including surrounding components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,545 miles (+2,005)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,545 miles
- Test number
- 595309859933
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working no sound (3.5 (a))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including surrounding components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including surrounding components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,540 miles (+970)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,540 miles
- Test number
- 704222875519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,570 miles (+1,247)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,570 miles
- Test number
- 597700086882
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,323 miles (+1,539)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 82,323 miles
- Test number
- 339486276183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,784 miles (+1,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,784 miles
- Test number
- 499598911908
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass79,263 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 79,263 miles
- Test number
- 169863742930
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail79,263 miles (+1,997)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,263 miles
- Test number
- 872718201451
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass77,266 miles (+2,018)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,266 miles
- Test number
- 977311175070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,248 miles (+2,933)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 75,248 miles
- Test number
- 136404884008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,315 miles (+1,406)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,315 miles
- Test number
- 925037373076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,909 miles (+641)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 70,909 miles
- Test number
- 966171002192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,268 miles (+1,328)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 70,268 miles
- Test number
- 518866391047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,940 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 68,940 miles
- Test number
- 914027790038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,604 miles (+2,164)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 66,604 miles
- Test number
- 682913299081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,440 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 64,440 miles
- Test number
- 273120508198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,231 miles (+8,854)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 63,231 miles
- Test number
- 170237048448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,377 miles (+15,169)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 54,377 miles
- Test number
- 760351877079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 39,208 miles
- Test number
- 172372666495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 LHE
- Does LF52 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 LHE is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 LHE?
- The MOT on LF52 LHE is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 LHE done?
- LF52 LHE was recorded at 87,599 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,383 miles a year.
- Has LF52 LHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 LHE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LF52 LHE 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 LHE find?
- LF52 LHE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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