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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

X22 BCRMOT history

X22 BCR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

X22 BCR black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,424 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X22 BCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X22 BCR was last recorded at 65,424 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,289 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,424 miles
  • 2024 – 65,289 miles
  • 2023 – 64,740 miles
  • 2022 – 64,083 miles
  • 2021 – 63,684 miles
  • 2020 – 63,023 miles
  • 2019 – 60,745 miles
  • 2018 – 56,015 miles
  • 2017 – 55,497 miles
  • 2015 – 54,439 miles
  • 2014 – 50,972 miles
  • 2013 – 48,565 miles
  • 2012 – 46,475 miles
  • 2011 – 43,027 miles
  • 2009 – 31,732 miles
  • 2008 – 21,971 miles
  • 2007 – 15,468 miles
  • 2006 – 13,845 miles
  • 2005 – 11,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,424 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,424 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,424 miles
    Test number
    360771241658
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass65,289 miles (+549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,289 miles
    Test number
    253581540605
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass64,740 miles (+657)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    504761673625
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  4. Pass64,083 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,083 miles
    Test number
    384689748065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,684 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    520787416992
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  6. Fail63,665 miles (+642)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    897803038592
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  7. Pass63,023 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,023 miles
    Test number
    214469695664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,745 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    976306519422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,015 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    860574719847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,497 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    133482892659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,439 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,439 miles
    Test number
    125300175471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail54,438 miles (+3,466)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    455685565010
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to check efficiency of wiper blades due to washer inoperative
  13. Pass50,972 miles (+2,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    367643514115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension strut ball joints have play but may not exceed manufacturers limits.
  14. Pass48,565 miles (+2,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    845428993066
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low in centre :- 2.5mm.
  15. Pass46,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    856260312173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,475 miles (+3,448)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    438178902129
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass43,027 miles (+11,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    207825341196
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  18. Pass31,732 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    591884809374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,971 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,971 miles
    Test number
    450022998287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,468 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,468 miles
    Test number
    592619687292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,845 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,845 miles
    Test number
    420566896235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,232 miles
    Test number
    301527095471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X22 BCR

Does X22 BCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 BCR is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X22 BCR?
The MOT on X22 BCR is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X22 BCR done?
X22 BCR was recorded at 65,424 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has X22 BCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X22 BCR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X22 BCR 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 X22 BCR find?
X22 BCR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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