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R129 SCP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 SCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 103,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 103,343 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 103,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,858 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded but not deemed to be seriously weakend

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 98,910 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 98,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,479 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 96,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s bonnet catch not securing in closed position

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,463 miles

centre exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,190 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,190 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,968 miles

Front near side tyre has side wall damage

Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front near side tyre has side wall damage

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre has a small cut in it

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,429 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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R129 SCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R129 SCP, 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 R129 SCP registered?

R129 SCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is R129 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 SCP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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