Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LM52 VHRMOT history
LM52 VHR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 111,662 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 VHR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 VHR was last recorded at 111,662 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 111,662 miles · 29 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 111,662 miles
- 2021 – 108,419 miles
- 2020 – 106,897 miles
- 2019 – 103,339 miles
- 2018 – 101,616 miles
- 2017 – 91,405 miles
- 2016 – 79,240 miles
- 2015 – 68,511 miles
- 2014 – 60,678 miles
- 2013 – 59,605 miles
- 2012 – 59,252 miles
- 2010 – 57,991 miles
- 2009 – 52,197 miles
- 2008 – 47,313 miles
- 2007 – 41,877 miles
- 2006 – 35,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,662 miles
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust poor conditionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,662 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 111,662 miles
- Test number
- 451503857130
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust poor condition
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,662 miles (+3,243)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,662 miles
- Test number
- 188295804928
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust poor condition
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,419 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 108,419 miles
- Test number
- 265555593292
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust poor condition
Fail108,419 miles (+1,522)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,419 miles
- Test number
- 372803598104
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust poor condition
Pass106,897 miles4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,897 miles
- Test number
- 194350928775
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail106,897 miles (+3,558)1 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,897 miles
- Test number
- 119660970913
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass103,339 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 103,339 miles
- Test number
- 670990428452
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,339 miles (+1,723)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,339 miles
- Test number
- 957559505163
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working Believe motor siezed up (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,616 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 101,616 miles
- Test number
- 504353580124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,615 miles (+10,210)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,615 miles
- Test number
- 612775379227
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass91,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,405 miles
- Test number
- 695732216056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,504 miles (+12,264)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,504 miles
- Test number
- 736157807521
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass79,240 miles (+10,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,240 miles
- Test number
- 685303771521
- AdvisoryCut on offside front tyre not showing cords
Pass68,511 miles (+7,833)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 68,511 miles
- Test number
- 255784195149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,678 miles (+1,073)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 60,678 miles
- Test number
- 547380094149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,605 miles (+353)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,605 miles
- Test number
- 807723993172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,252 miles (+1,261)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,252 miles
- Test number
- 347306592182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,991 miles (+5,794)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 57,991 miles
- Test number
- 761345330239
- NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp
- NoteEngine check light on
Pass52,197 miles (+4,884)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 52,197 miles
- Test number
- 284132209223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,313 miles (+5,436)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 47,313 miles
- Test number
- 953851018295
- NoteAll tyres poor condition
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges
- NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
- NoteSlight play in steering box/steering idlers/steering ball joints
Pass41,877 miles (+6,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,877 miles
- Test number
- 463017307298
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,611 miles
- Test number
- 330963116440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 VHR
- Does LM52 VHR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 VHR expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 VHR?
- The MOT on LM52 VHR expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 VHR done?
- LM52 VHR was recorded at 111,662 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
- Has LM52 VHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 VHR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 VHR 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 VHR find?
- LM52 VHR passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: centre exhaust poor condition; eml on; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, and 3 more.
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