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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LF52 NFKMOT history

LF52 NFK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

LF52 NFK silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
95,846 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 NFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 NFK was last recorded at 95,846 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 2,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,617 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,229 miles
Average per year
2,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,846 miles
  • 2021 – 93,617 miles
  • 2020 – 90,472 miles
  • 2019 – 90,187 miles
  • 2018 – 86,792 miles
  • 2016 – 84,814 miles
  • 2015 – 82,303 miles
  • 2014 – 78,265 miles
  • 2013 – 76,196 miles
  • 2011 – 69,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,846 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower free play in both front HYDRULIC shocker ball joints o/s n/s
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,846 miles (+2,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    824859925842
    • AdvisoryFront Lower free play in both front HYDRULIC shocker ball joints o/s n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    846804527624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,617 miles (+3,145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,617 miles
    Test number
    734576244642
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,472 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    945078799134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,187 miles (+2,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    852607156813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass88,070 miles (+1,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,070 miles
    Test number
    760240195640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever nearing end of travel, parking brake efficiency just met adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front lower ball joints in hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front suspension unit lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,792 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    996299354259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,814 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    622054402058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass84,813 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    445009654261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Pass82,303 miles (+4,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    458788322186
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cut inner sidewall

  11. Pass78,265 miles (+2,069)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    735875244296
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  12. Pass76,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    126332173170
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail76,196 miles (+6,369)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    765402073190
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    675420421366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,827 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    788309611379
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LF52 NFK

Does LF52 NFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 NFK expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 NFK?
The MOT on LF52 NFK expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 NFK done?
LF52 NFK was recorded at 95,846 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 2,390 miles a year.
Has LF52 NFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 NFK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 NFK 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 NFK find?
LF52 NFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: front lower free play in both front hydrulic shocker ball joints o/s n/s; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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