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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

TSM 120MOT history

TSM 120 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,963 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TSM 120
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TSM 120 was last recorded at 47,963 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,137 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
826 miles
Average per year
1,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,963 miles
  • 2024 – 47,137 miles
  • 2023 – 45,486 miles
  • 2022 – 44,114 miles
  • 2021 – 42,540 miles
  • 2020 – 41,056 miles
  • 2019 – 39,589 miles
  • 2018 – 38,068 miles
  • 2017 – 36,266 miles
  • 2016 – 34,010 miles
  • 2015 – 31,909 miles
  • 2014 – 27,895 miles
  • 2013 – 24,878 miles
  • 2012 – 22,810 miles
  • 2011 – 21,764 miles
  • 2010 – 20,721 miles
  • 2009 – 19,633 miles
  • 2008 – 17,449 miles
  • 2007 – 13,116 miles
  • 2006 – 10,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material including the ferrules - both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,963 miles (+826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,963 miles
    Test number
    330724012765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material including the ferrules - both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass47,137 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    106925410125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass45,486 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    110007271104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,114 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,114 miles
    Test number
    875558879547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,540 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,540 miles
    Test number
    293696717510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,056 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    709088795856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass39,589 miles (+1,521)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    766502064035
    • AdvisoryAll coil spring covers split
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap strap broken
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around oil filler cap
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens loose
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly long
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
  8. Pass38,068 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    500779329952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail38,043 miles (+1,777)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    666098983429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40x18 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass36,266 miles (+2,256)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    120431432907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension strut gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension strut gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension strut gaiter split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension strut gaiter split
  11. Pass34,010 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    553528584805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,909 miles (+4,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    185152011480
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  13. Pass27,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    239453424365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail27,895 miles (+3,017)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    449873924303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass24,878 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,878 miles
    Test number
    666658713307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,810 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,810 miles
    Test number
    478318512326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,764 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,764 miles
    Test number
    385346921384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,721 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,721 miles
    Test number
    172983420318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,633 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    192737719329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,449 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,449 miles
    Test number
    440224528362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,116 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,116 miles
    Test number
    613590537399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,824 miles
    Test number
    111869516341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TSM 120

What vehicle is registration TSM 120 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TSM 120 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Nov 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TSM 120 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TSM 120 is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on TSM 120?
The MOT on TSM 120 is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TSM 120 done?
TSM 120 was recorded at 47,963 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,955 miles a year.
Has TSM 120 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TSM 120 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on TSM 120 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TSM 120 find?
TSM 120 passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material including the ferrules - both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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