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X22 BCR

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,424 mi
Last recorded65,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 BCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 65,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,684 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 63,665 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,745 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 55,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,438 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check efficiency of wiper blades due to washer inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,972 miles

Both front lower suspension strut ball joints have play but may not exceed manufacturers limits.

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,565 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low in centre :- 2.5mm.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,475 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 43,027 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2009 31,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,845 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,232 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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X22 BCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X22 BCR, 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 X22 BCR registered?

X22 BCR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is X22 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X22 BCR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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