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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LS52 CXDMOT history

LS52 CXD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,995 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 CXD
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
8 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 CXD was last recorded at 51,995 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,940 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,055 miles
Average per year
2,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,995 miles
  • 2024 – 49,940 miles
  • 2023 – 47,658 miles
  • 2022 – 45,423 miles
  • 2021 – 40,678 miles
  • 2020 – 38,233 miles
  • 2019 – 36,551 miles
  • 2018 – 35,402 miles
  • 2017 – 33,770 miles
  • 2016 – 32,776 miles
  • 2015 – 31,665 miles
  • 2013 – 30,023 miles
  • 2012 – 27,598 miles
  • 2011 – 24,893 miles
  • 2009 – 19,347 miles
  • 2008 – 16,047 miles
  • 2007 – 12,329 miles
  • 2006 – 9,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,995 miles
  • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded on casingsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/cracking
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lippedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
  • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearingsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,995 miles (+2,055)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,995 miles
    Test number
    255659901121
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded on casings
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  2. Pass49,940 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    234192266791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  3. Fail49,940 miles (+2,282)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    613528037997
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  4. Pass47,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    285291500295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail47,658 miles (+2,235)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,658 miles
    Test number
    981538305178
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass45,423 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    290716736418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,387 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    948507688841
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded on casings
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion on underside
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  8. Fail43,387 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    740929761001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged/runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded on casings
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion on underside
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  9. Pass40,678 miles (+2,445)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    430419259478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion on underside and rear suspension components

  10. Pass38,233 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    374850295939
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion on underside, suspension components and rear shock absorbers

  11. Pass36,551 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    919462918713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  12. Fail36,551 miles (+1,149)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,551 miles
    Test number
    758004846509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light not working
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  13. Pass35,402 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    211099458591
    • AdvisoryRear brake and parking brake application uneven
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  14. Fail35,369 miles (+1,599)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,369 miles
    Test number
    635051255754
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front hanger snapped and center not connected (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake and parking brake application uneven
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  15. Pass33,770 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    397556969474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    958539336287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,776 miles (+1,111)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    888593531837
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,665 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    148420925474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in nsf tyre sidewall

  19. Fail31,665 miles (+1,642)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    126399815440
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in nsf tyre sidewall

  20. Pass30,023 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    596544253360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,598 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,598 miles
    Test number
    449805552374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,893 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,893 miles
    Test number
    977143651331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass22,759 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,759 miles
    Test number
    229356721007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,347 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,347 miles
    Test number
    794292829114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,047 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,047 miles
    Test number
    222320628102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,329 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,329 miles
    Test number
    250976127041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,770 miles
    Test number
    430466606010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 CXD

Does LS52 CXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 CXD is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 CXD?
The MOT on LS52 CXD is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 CXD done?
LS52 CXD was recorded at 51,995 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,110 miles a year.
Has LS52 CXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 CXD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 CXD 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 CXD find?
LS52 CXD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: all shock absorbers corroded on casings; both front tyres perished/cracking; corrosion on underside, and 5 more.

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