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A17 TAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,142 mi
Last recorded65,142 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has a tiny cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 55,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has a tiny cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,897 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,909 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,116 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,583 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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A17 TAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 TAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 TAW registered?

A17 TAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is A17 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TAW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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