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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LS52 MVOMOT history

LS52 MVO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,326 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 MVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 MVO was last recorded at 130,326 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2012: 68,088 miles, lower than 71,764 miles on 20 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,939 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
4,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,326 miles
  • 2024 – 125,939 miles
  • 2023 – 117,790 miles
  • 2022 – 114,066 miles
  • 2021 – 110,822 miles
  • 2020 – 107,583 miles
  • 2019 – 100,830 miles
  • 2018 – 93,962 miles
  • 2017 – 89,588 miles
  • 2016 – 86,299 miles
  • 2015 – 79,664 miles
  • 2013 – 76,821 miles
  • 2012 – 68,088 miles
  • 2011 – 71,764 miles
  • 2010 – 56,276 miles
  • 2009 – 49,892 miles
  • 2008 – 43,612 miles
  • 2007 – 38,713 miles
  • 2006 – 38,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,326 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,326 miles (+4,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,326 miles
    Test number
    184206744101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,939 miles (+4,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,939 miles
    Test number
    662733126815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,452 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,452 miles
    Test number
    162851746466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass117,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    291337989481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,790 miles (+3,724)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,790 miles
    Test number
    640947716053
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Front- Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorDirection indicator not working All- Switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,066 miles (+3,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,066 miles
    Test number
    688302660661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass110,822 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    320564072315
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail110,822 miles (+3,239)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    796772388687
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,583 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,583 miles
    Test number
    927848761334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,830 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    859879289489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,828 miles (+6,866)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,828 miles
    Test number
    259664510813
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    646321859675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (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)

  13. Fail93,962 miles (+4,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,962 miles
    Test number
    885139788432
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (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)

  14. Pass89,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    722298458522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,588 miles (+3,289)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    856551318978
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass86,299 miles (+6,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    627880398911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass79,664 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,664 miles
    Test number
    145455305422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,821 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    196361563394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass74,750 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    749241423020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,088 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    477863922046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  21. Pass68,088 miles (-3,676)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    596603822081
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  22. Pass71,764 miles (+15,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    116890921054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,276 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    323072610040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,892 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,892 miles
    Test number
    261580229030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,612 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    974525028008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,606 miles (+4,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    563414128073
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass38,713 miles (+418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,713 miles
    Test number
    133266927045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass38,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,295 miles
    Test number
    140816436269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 MVO

Does LS52 MVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 MVO is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 MVO?
The MOT on LS52 MVO is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 MVO done?
LS52 MVO was recorded at 130,326 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,769 miles a year.
Has LS52 MVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 MVO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 MVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 MVO find?
LS52 MVO passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pad; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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