Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
LM52 EOLMOT history
LM52 EOL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 122,100 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 EOL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 EOL was last recorded at 122,100 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 May 2015: 63,634 miles, lower than 78,423 miles on 8 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,100 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 122,100 miles
- 2023 – 115,369 miles
- 2022 – 102,427 miles
- 2021 – 93,193 miles
- 2018 – 87,036 miles
- 2017 – 84,525 miles
- 2016 – 81,520 miles
- 2015 – 63,634 miles
- 2014 – 78,423 miles
- 2013 – 68,707 miles
- 2011 – 61,798 miles
- 2010 – 54,503 miles
- 2009 – 51,896 miles
- 2008 – 48,119 miles
- 2007 – 44,762 miles
- 2006 – 39,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,100 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,100 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 122,100 miles
- Test number
- 355962509332
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail122,100 miles (+6,731)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,100 miles
- Test number
- 119619310098
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,369 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 115,369 miles
- Test number
- 894037214956
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail115,368 miles (+12,941)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,368 miles
- Test number
- 298001008772
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,427 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 102,427 miles
- Test number
- 170225317985
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeveral corrosion build up underneath
Fail102,427 miles (+9,234)8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,427 miles
- Test number
- 652581485110
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low offside+nearside (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure backing plate insecure fouling against wheel (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced too bright (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeveral corrosion build up underneath
Pass93,193 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 93,193 miles
- Test number
- 502599176608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,160 miles (+6,124)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,160 miles
- Test number
- 992188083866
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass87,036 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 87,036 miles
- Test number
- 953312001617
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Fail87,036 miles (+2,511)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,036 miles
- Test number
- 378427702954
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Pass84,525 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,525 miles
- Test number
- 452672071569
- AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls
Pass81,520 miles (+17,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 81,520 miles
- Test number
- 962767512153
- AdvisoryCentre minor play in steering centre link
- AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint rubber splitting/ cracking
Pass63,634 miles (-14,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,634 miles
- Test number
- 358386425185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,423 miles (+9,716)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 78,423 miles
- Test number
- 445368324197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,707 miles (+6,909)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 68,707 miles
- Test number
- 737625333124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,798 miles
- Test number
- 596546471221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,798 miles (+7,295)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,798 miles
- Test number
- 348836571261
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,503 miles (+2,607)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,503 miles
- Test number
- 304942570435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,896 miles (+3,777)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,896 miles
- Test number
- 284028039350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,119 miles (+3,357)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 48,119 miles
- Test number
- 411643948426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 44,762 miles
- Test number
- 703605447394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,762 miles (+4,899)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,762 miles
- Test number
- 434315247472
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass39,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 39,863 miles
- Test number
- 110559616356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 EOL
- Does LM52 EOL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 EOL expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 EOL?
- The MOT on LM52 EOL expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 EOL done?
- LM52 EOL was recorded at 122,100 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,639 miles a year.
- Has LM52 EOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 EOL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 EOL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM52 EOL find?
- LM52 EOL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coil spring corroded all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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