Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
LX52 MPEMOT history
LX52 MPE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 145,011 mi
- At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 MPE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 MPE was last recorded at 145,011 miles on 24 Dec 2021, 5,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 139,735 miles · 9 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,276 miles
- Average per year
- 7,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 145,011 miles
- 2020 – 139,735 miles
- 2019 – 133,695 miles
- 2018 – 131,124 miles
- 2017 – 127,320 miles
- 2016 – 113,814 miles
- 2015 – 104,137 miles
- 2014 – 95,548 miles
- 2012 – 85,557 miles
- 2011 – 72,493 miles
- 2010 – 57,838 miles
- 2009 – 48,744 miles
- 2007 – 37,299 miles
- 2006 – 25,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,011 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ache (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,011 miles (+5,276)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 145,011 miles
- Test number
- 386528848686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ache (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass139,735 miles (+6,040)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 139,735 miles
- Test number
- 509769562915
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass133,695 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,695 miles
- Test number
- 432024989041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,684 miles (+2,560)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,684 miles
- Test number
- 140163367201
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached on air suspension bellows (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached on air suspension bellows (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass131,124 miles (+3,804)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 131,124 miles
- Test number
- 270202081505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,320 miles (+4,081)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 127,320 miles
- Test number
- 564757369709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,239 miles (+9,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 123,239 miles
- Test number
- 469892106120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,814 miles (+9,677)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,814 miles
- Test number
- 686306489208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,137 miles (+8,589)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 104,137 miles
- Test number
- 827573345077
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteTyre pressure mointering light on
Pass95,548 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 95,548 miles
- Test number
- 727863904093
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front lower air suspension lower joints have play in ball joints
Fail95,547 miles (+9,990)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,547 miles
- Test number
- 697343504098
- FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front lower air suspension lower joints have play in ball joints
Pass85,557 miles (+64)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 85,557 miles
- Test number
- 125713462292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail85,493 miles (+13,000)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,493 miles
- Test number
- 737681762218
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,493 miles
- Test number
- 115148281179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,493 miles (+14,655)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,493 miles
- Test number
- 676705081150
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,838 miles (+9,094)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,838 miles
- Test number
- 371722410069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,744 miles (+11,445)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,744 miles
- Test number
- 353006109056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,299 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 37,299 miles
- Test number
- 920927217371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,271 miles (+9,250)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 34,271 miles
- Test number
- 942202657078
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteGear box dipstick cover missing
Pass25,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 25,021 miles
- Test number
- 612379446059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 MPE
- Does LX52 MPE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 MPE expired on 27 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 MPE?
- The MOT on LX52 MPE expired on 27 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 MPE done?
- LX52 MPE was recorded at 145,011 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 7,572 miles a year.
- Has LX52 MPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 MPE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on LX52 MPE 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 LX52 MPE find?
- LX52 MPE passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ache, and 4 more.
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