2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · A17 TAW
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 65,142 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A17 TAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 65,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A17 TAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A17 TAW) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A17 TAW Mileage History
- 13/09/202355,386 mi
- 14/09/202355,403 mi+17 mi
- 11/09/202460,231 mi+4,828 mi
- 12/09/202565,142 mi+4,911 mi
- 15/09/202565,142 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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