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LS52CXD
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration LS52CXD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 51,995 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on underside
- some play in both front wheel bearings
- offside rear and both front coil springs corroded
- both front tyres perished/cracking
- all shock absorbers corroded on casings
- front subframe and suspension components corroded
- rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
- front brake discs worn/lipped
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 49,940 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded
- fuel cap seal splitting
- front to rear fuel pipe corroded
- various suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
27 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 49,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- various suspension components corroded
- fuel cap seal splitting
- front to rear fuel pipe corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorber corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 47,658 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 47,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 45,423 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,387 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs corroded
- some play in both front wheel bearings
- several areas of corrosion on underside
- rear subframe and suspension components corroded
- all shock absorbers corroded on casings
- front brake discs worn/lipped
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 43,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged/runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe and suspension components corroded
- all shock absorbers corroded on casings
- front brake discs worn/lipped
- offside front and both rear tyres perished/cracking
- rear coil springs corroded
- several areas of corrosion on underside
- some play in both front wheel bearings
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,678 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- several areas of corrosion on underside and rear suspension components
- rear suspension arms corroded
- offside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls
- front brake discs worn/lipped
- all shock absorber casings corroded
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,233 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- several areas of corrosion on underside, suspension components and rear shock absorbers
- all brake discs worn/lipped
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 36,551 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- some play in both front wheel bearings
- several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 36,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- some play in both front wheel bearings
- several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
- offside front fog light not working
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 35,402 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- some play in both front wheel bearings
- rear brake and parking brake application uneven
23 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 35,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger snapped and center not connected (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- some play in both front wheel bearings
- rear brake and parking brake application uneven
19 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,770 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,776 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017 6 Jun 202622 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 32,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,665 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,023 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 6 Jun 202620 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,598 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,893 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,759 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2012 6 Jun 20262 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,347 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,329 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2008 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,770 MI
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LS52CXD was registered on 2003-01-08
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