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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LS52 CDSMOT history

LS52 CDS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
78,882 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 CDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 CDS was last recorded at 78,882 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,402 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
480 miles
Average per year
3,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,882 miles
  • 2024 – 78,402 miles
  • 2022 – 77,736 miles
  • 2021 – 77,309 miles
  • 2020 – 76,875 miles
  • 2019 – 76,437 miles
  • 2018 – 75,253 miles
  • 2017 – 73,289 miles
  • 2016 – 71,651 miles
  • 2015 – 69,975 miles
  • 2014 – 61,918 miles
  • 2013 – 53,523 miles
  • 2012 – 48,049 miles
  • 2011 – 42,192 miles
  • 2010 – 35,234 miles
  • 2009 – 26,875 miles
  • 2008 – 20,742 miles
  • 2007 – 18,418 miles
  • 2006 – 14,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,882 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    903061516977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    596057070173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,402 miles (+666)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    920078034445
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    421568914709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,736 miles (+427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    474550904871
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,309 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    963614342523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,875 miles (+438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    309123696270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,437 miles (+1,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    818475647491
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,253 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    148839069484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,289 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    681645686471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight condensation inside lens/unit. (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass71,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,651 miles
    Test number
    916725089135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,651 miles (+1,676)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,651 miles
    Test number
    197050898739
    • DangerousFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s. (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass69,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    167415428114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,975 miles (+8,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    887116810653
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass61,918 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    425378644227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail61,918 miles (+8,395)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    707358344243
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass53,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    186400343292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail53,523 miles (+5,474)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    508700343231
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,049 miles (+5,857)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    449893222214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSRS warning light on

  20. Pass42,192 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    745229421246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,234 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,234 miles
    Test number
    661579630230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,875 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    260978839286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,742 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    321389918417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,418 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,418 miles
    Test number
    161488827267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,936 miles
    Test number
    702297726204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 CDS

Does LS52 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 CDS expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 CDS?
The MOT on LS52 CDS expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 CDS done?
LS52 CDS was recorded at 78,882 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 3,446 miles a year.
Has LS52 CDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 CDS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 CDS 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 LS52 CDS find?
LS52 CDS passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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