
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
Pass64,083 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 64,083 miles
- Test number
- 384689748065
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass63,023 miles (+2,278)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,023 miles
- Test number
- 214469695664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,745 miles (+4,730)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,745 miles
- Test number
- 976306519422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,015 miles (+518)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,015 miles
- Test number
- 860574719847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,497 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 55,497 miles
- Test number
- 133482892659
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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.
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.
Pass46,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 46,475 miles
- Test number
- 856260312173
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass31,732 miles (+9,761)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,732 miles
- Test number
- 591884809374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,971 miles (+6,503)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,971 miles
- Test number
- 450022998287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,468 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 15,468 miles
- Test number
- 592619687292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,845 miles (+2,613)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 13,845 miles
- Test number
- 420566896235
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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