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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LX52 MUEMOT history

LX52 MUE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

LX52 MUE black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
99,235 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 MUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 MUE was last recorded at 99,235 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2010: 59,410 miles, lower than 531,218 miles on 7 Jan 2009.

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
98,903 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
3,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,235 miles
  • 2024 – 98,903 miles
  • 2023 – 98,796 miles
  • 2022 – 98,203 miles
  • 2021 – 96,027 miles
  • 2020 – 94,167 miles
  • 2019 – 92,310 miles
  • 2018 – 88,736 miles
  • 2017 – 87,955 miles
  • 2016 – 87,621 miles
  • 2015 – 85,628 miles
  • 2014 – 82,410 miles
  • 2013 – 80,295 miles
  • 2012 – 77,154 miles
  • 2011 – 64,594 miles
  • 2010 – 59,410 miles
  • 2009 – 531,218 miles
  • 2007 – 47,279 miles
  • 2006 – 39,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,235 miles (+332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,235 miles
    Test number
    117222070525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,903 miles (+107)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    856109374728
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,796 miles (+593)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    698042914209
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,203 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,203 miles
    Test number
    877345718828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,027 miles (+1,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    730235260112
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inside edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads are worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads are worn

  6. Pass94,167 miles (+1,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,167 miles
    Test number
    262348686302
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  7. Pass92,310 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    377265566575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    720697415056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail88,736 miles (+781)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    947887962831
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass87,955 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    203874169734
    • AdvisoryRear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  11. Pass87,621 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    778890408399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,619 miles (+1,991)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,619 miles
    Test number
    498428430404
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shock (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shock (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass85,628 miles (+3,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    941897354479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,410 miles (+2,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    606148834282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass80,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,295 miles
    Test number
    306339743466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,295 miles (+3,141)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,295 miles
    Test number
    776240743268
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteKnock detected driving forwards and backwards at slow speed

  17. Pass77,154 miles (+12,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,154 miles
    Test number
    339049842330
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,594 miles
    Test number
    217602551025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,593 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,593 miles
    Test number
    199452651462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    952393440014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,410 miles (-471,808)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    114133630075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass531,218 miles (+483,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    531,218 miles
    Test number
    593947309052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,279 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    744929447356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,277 miles (+7,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    682298047381
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,364 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,364 miles
    Test number
    751211246380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    573293516023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 MUE

Does LX52 MUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 MUE expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 MUE?
The MOT on LX52 MUE expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 MUE done?
LX52 MUE was recorded at 99,235 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 3,392 miles a year.
Has LX52 MUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 MUE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LX52 MUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 MUE find?
LX52 MUE passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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