Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LX52 MUAMOT history
LX52 MUA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 140,110 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 MUA
- 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
- 15 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 MUA was last recorded at 140,110 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,181 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,929 miles
- Average per year
- 4,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,110 miles
- 2025 – 137,181 miles
- 2024 – 133,276 miles
- 2023 – 129,364 miles
- 2022 – 125,640 miles
- 2021 – 119,754 miles
- 2019 – 118,618 miles
- 2018 – 114,358 miles
- 2016 – 108,862 miles
- 2015 – 101,448 miles
- 2014 – 93,783 miles
- 2013 – 87,769 miles
- 2012 – 82,627 miles
- 2011 – 80,067 miles
- 2010 – 72,815 miles
- 2009 – 64,075 miles
- 2008 – 57,074 miles
- 2007 – 52,226 miles
- 2006 – 43,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,110 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Product on glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in partRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking pad missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong Advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong Advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Strong Advise: Corrosion to nearside and offside metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryStrong Advise: Windscreen washer jets poor delivery/require attention
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front suspension components corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,110 miles (+2,929)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 140,110 miles
- Test number
- 188319261876
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Product on glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in part
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking pad missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Strong Advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Coil spring corroded Strong Advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Strong Advise: Corrosion to nearside and offside metal brake pipes
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStrong Advise: Windscreen washer jets poor delivery/require attention
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components
Pass137,181 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 137,181 miles
- Test number
- 386678898599
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in part
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking pad missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Containing moisture (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components
Fail137,179 miles (+3,903)1 dangerous14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,179 miles
- Test number
- 294038182672
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in part
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking pad missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Containing moisture (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components
Pass133,276 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 133,276 miles
- Test number
- 706348161284
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryJacking pad missing from nearside front
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress internally to headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear inner exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail133,276 miles (+3,912)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,276 miles
- Test number
- 917652358220
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryJacking pad missing from nearside front
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress internally to headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear inner exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass129,364 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 129,364 miles
- Test number
- 667577756318
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail129,364 miles (+3,724)3 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,364 miles
- Test number
- 916072049518
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass125,640 miles (+97)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,640 miles
- Test number
- 699461995486
- AdvisoryCoolant/antifreeze staining
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in part
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel pipes corroded
Fail125,543 miles (+5,789)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,543 miles
- Test number
- 774636312137
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant/antifreeze staining
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in part
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel pipes corroded
Pass119,754 miles (+1,136)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 119,754 miles
- Test number
- 737532684610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,618 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,618 miles
- Test number
- 999191656386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,358 miles (+5,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 114,358 miles
- Test number
- 508549108406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,862 miles (+7,414)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 108,862 miles
- Test number
- 420944279111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,448 miles (+7,665)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 101,448 miles
- Test number
- 662884394714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,783 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 93,783 miles
- Test number
- 838788104335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,769 miles (+5,142)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 87,769 miles
- Test number
- 469029603461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,627 miles (+2,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,627 miles
- Test number
- 508092712336
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass80,067 miles (+7,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 80,067 miles
- Test number
- 985018601349
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail72,815 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,815 miles
- Test number
- 524223160320
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass72,815 miles (+8,740)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 72,815 miles
- Test number
- 594133460328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,075 miles (+7,001)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 64,075 miles
- Test number
- 461343059379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,074 miles (+4,848)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 57,074 miles
- Test number
- 844163148353
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Pass52,226 miles (+8,274)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 52,226 miles
- Test number
- 433111267482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,952 miles
- Test number
- 300032966384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 MUA
- Does LX52 MUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 MUA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 MUA?
- The MOT on LX52 MUA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX52 MUA done?
- LX52 MUA was recorded at 140,110 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
- Has LX52 MUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 MUA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX52 MUA 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 MUA find?
- LX52 MUA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on glass; exhaust system corroded in part; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 12 more.
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