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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LM52 ETZMOT history

LM52 ETZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
112,284 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ETZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ETZ was last recorded at 112,284 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 6,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,764 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,520 miles
Average per year
4,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,284 miles
  • 2024 – 105,764 miles
  • 2023 – 98,327 miles
  • 2022 – 92,250 miles
  • 2021 – 89,767 miles
  • 2020 – 88,414 miles
  • 2019 – 87,395 miles
  • 2018 – 84,554 miles
  • 2017 – 80,459 miles
  • 2016 – 76,617 miles
  • 2015 – 74,014 miles
  • 2014 – 70,555 miles
  • 2013 – 66,429 miles
  • 2012 – 63,296 miles
  • 2011 – 60,184 miles
  • 2010 – 57,592 miles
  • 2009 – 48,377 miles
  • 2008 – 41,137 miles
  • 2007 – 34,901 miles
  • 2006 – 28,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,284 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,284 miles (+6,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    507796170417
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass105,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    116647354519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,764 miles (+7,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    809173487863
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,327 miles (+6,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,327 miles
    Test number
    891253377326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,250 miles (+2,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    744255852080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has been welded

  6. Pass89,767 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    590438746095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,414 miles (+1,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    905347432810
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass87,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    193953725374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,395 miles (+2,841)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    479347050285
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass84,554 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    183349250892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,459 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    462467127319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,734 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    138894176944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,617 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    989824643210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    137339805058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,014 miles (+3,459)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    467809905093
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass70,555 miles (+4,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    149016704071
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,429 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,429 miles
    Test number
    448393103009
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    598605102006
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail63,296 miles (+3,112)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    596674002065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass60,184 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    137837301036
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass57,592 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    841876800040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    214698609067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,377 miles (+7,240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    121048709426
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass41,137 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,137 miles
    Test number
    391700418007
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,901 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    250632817008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,651 miles
    Test number
    463894306058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 ETZ

Does LM52 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 ETZ expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ETZ?
The MOT on LM52 ETZ expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 ETZ done?
LM52 ETZ was recorded at 112,284 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
Has LM52 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ETZ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 ETZ 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 LM52 ETZ find?
LM52 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust system corroded.

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