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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LS52 TTXMOT history

LS52 TTX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,365 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 TTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 TTX was last recorded at 96,365 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,393 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,972 miles
Average per year
2,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,365 miles
  • 2025 – 94,393 miles
  • 2024 – 92,793 miles
  • 2023 – 91,505 miles
  • 2022 – 89,902 miles
  • 2021 – 87,656 miles
  • 2020 – 85,998 miles
  • 2019 – 83,839 miles
  • 2018 – 82,252 miles
  • 2017 – 79,672 miles
  • 2016 – 76,465 miles
  • 2015 – 72,724 miles
  • 2014 – 70,208 miles
  • 2013 – 67,758 miles
  • 2012 – 65,238 miles
  • 2011 – 61,830 miles
  • 2010 – 58,034 miles
  • 2009 – 53,691 miles
  • 2008 – 49,083 miles
  • 2007 – 47,299 miles
  • 2006 – 40,410 miles
  • 2005 – 37,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Water inside head lamp.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,365 miles (+1,972)7 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    693285445101
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion of suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,393 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    271781889391
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Water inside head lamp.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail94,390 miles (+1,597)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,390 miles
    Test number
    877858793129
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Water inside head lamp.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,793 miles (+1,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    107523023962
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,505 miles (+1,603)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    857358394053
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

  6. Pass89,902 miles (+2,246)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    954581023128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged Various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    306895908097
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Near side part. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail87,656 miles (+1,658)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    715727684948
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Near side part. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,998 miles (+2,159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    265349623402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To wear indicators and has several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To wear indicators and has several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,839 miles (+1,587)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    176698488092
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass82,252 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    153068027079
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroding

  12. Fail82,250 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    744677416048
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroding

  13. Pass79,672 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    117867655855
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass76,465 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    511887453747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass72,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    112696346314
    • AdvisoryRear tyres near limit

  16. Fail72,724 miles (+2,516)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    908686335235
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water on inside of lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres near limit

  17. Pass70,208 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    485633554209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,758 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    539019763296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,238 miles (+3,408)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,238 miles
    Test number
    826880372264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass61,830 miles (+3,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,830 miles
    Test number
    486116361282
    • 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)

  21. Pass58,034 miles (+4,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    793374970216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass53,691 miles (+4,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    103077759292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass49,083 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,083 miles
    Test number
    952436158252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,299 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    634037347263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,410 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    671637846242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    761808195276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 TTX

Does LS52 TTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 TTX is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 TTX?
The MOT on LS52 TTX is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 TTX done?
LS52 TTX was recorded at 96,365 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,832 miles a year.
Has LS52 TTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 TTX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 TTX 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 TTX find?
LS52 TTX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 7 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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