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ROY 12W

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,434 mi
Last recorded139,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 12W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 139,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 138,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 135,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 132,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low inner tread/cuts evident

possible intermittent fault nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Aug 2020 131,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low tread/cuts evident

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low tread/cuts evident

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,272 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,047 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,619 miles

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,619 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Aug 2015 117,817 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres low middle tread

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 112,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel rim/tyre sidewall slight damage

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

slight movement evident nearside and offside front lower air spring mounting bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2011 103,696 miles

signs of possible oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 98,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 94,552 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

Pass 8 May 2008 87,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,108 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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ROY 12W is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 ROY 12W, 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 ROY 12W registered?

ROY 12W is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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