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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,956 cc

LL52 HFTMOT history

LL52 HFT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 36,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

LL52 HFT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
36,160 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 HFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 HFT was last recorded at 36,160 miles on 2 May 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,106 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,160 miles
  • 2024 – 36,040 miles
  • 2023 – 35,972 miles
  • 2022 – 35,871 miles
  • 2020 – 34,996 miles
  • 2019 – 34,493 miles
  • 2018 – 34,356 miles
  • 2016 – 34,331 miles
  • 2015 – 34,240 miles
  • 2014 – 33,268 miles
  • 2013 – 32,559 miles
  • 2012 – 31,784 miles
  • 2011 – 30,808 miles
  • 2010 – 30,265 miles
  • 2009 – 27,780 miles
  • 2008 – 24,836 miles
  • 2006 – 19,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,160 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    448090094990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail36,106 miles (+66)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,106 miles
    Test number
    215945626741
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass36,040 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    140049811376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass35,972 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    383052293346
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  5. Pass35,871 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,871 miles
    Test number
    813520244094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,859 miles (+863)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    333462006564
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass34,996 miles (+503)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,996 miles
    Test number
    715022321887
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass34,493 miles (+137)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    804456139723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,356 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    201280564237
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen
  10. Pass34,331 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,331 miles
    Test number
    419189798891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass34,240 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    355646939349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,268 miles (+709)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    505977394281
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point rubber is missing
  13. Pass32,559 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,559 miles
    Test number
    319386193292
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
  14. Fail32,559 miles (+775)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,559 miles
    Test number
    709591493229
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
  15. Pass31,784 miles (+976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    737205982294
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
  16. Pass30,808 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    527699241016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,265 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    933669740005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass27,780 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,780 miles
    Test number
    982402709036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,836 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    540674908034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    110800646323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL52 HFT

Does LL52 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 HFT expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 HFT?
The MOT on LL52 HFT expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 HFT done?
LL52 HFT was recorded at 36,160 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 882 miles a year.
Has LL52 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 HFT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL52 HFT 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 LL52 HFT find?
LL52 HFT passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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