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P123 RWH

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,516 mi
Last recorded59,516 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,489 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 55,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 54,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 50,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,612 miles

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Splits in both fronts and n/s/r damper outer gaiters

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,483 miles

Both front and n/s/r shocker unit boots split

Offside Rear Brake flexi hose touching suspension arm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,776 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,357 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,029 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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P123 RWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P123 RWH, 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 P123 RWH registered?

P123 RWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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