MERCEDES-BENZ SL B5AOW has 27 MOTs

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This 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 144,929 miles 4 weeks ago on Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 10:15.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 30th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

B5AOW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JUNE 2027144,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED19TH JUNE 2026144,929 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED16TH MAY 202511TH JUNE 2026143,970 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 202411TH JUNE 2025141,693 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 202311TH JUNE 2024138,629 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 202220TH APRIL 2023137,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Boh Front (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
FAILED21ST APRIL 2022137,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Boh Front (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  4. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2022137,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing And Starting To Wear On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Ball Joint In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Suspension System Inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 202029TH DECEMBER 2021131,993 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JUNE 20196TH DECEMBER 2020129,199 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20186TH JUNE 2019123,479 MI
FAILED1ST JUNE 2018123,420 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED31ST MAY 20172ND JUNE 2018118,723 MI
PASSED3RD JUNE 20162ND JUNE 2017117,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED20TH MAY 201519TH MAY 2016116,466 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 201412TH APRIL 2015113,029 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering Column Shaft Has Slight End Float (2.1.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED14TH MARCH 2014112,826 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering Column Shaft Has Slight End Float (2.1.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH APRIL 201312TH APRIL 2014107,879 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201212TH APRIL 2013102,324 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s Mirror Glass In Poor Condition
FAILED5TH APRIL 2012102,324 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Mirror Glass In Poor Condition
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201019TH JANUARY 201196,484 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 200811TH SEPTEMBER 200984,742 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear In N/s Steering Rack
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200710TH SEPTEMBER 200865,095 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 200730TH MARCH 200864,312 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 200730TH MARCH 200864,139 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 200630TH MARCH 200748,153 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED22ND MARCH 200647,331 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low When The Centre Of The Headlamp Is Below 850mm From The Ground (1.6.b2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5AOW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

B5AOW MOT Comments

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B5AOW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 144,929 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,039 miles

B5AOW FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration B5AOW was manufactured on Friday 5th April 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 144,929 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 6,039 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5AOW has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 3 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sl is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does B5AOW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th July 2026 B5AOW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B5AOW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th July 2026 B5AOW does have Tax. Read more

When does B5AOW Tax expire?

The current Tax for B5AOW will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B5AOW MOT expire?

The current MOT for B5AOW will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 30th June 2027. Read more

When did B5AOW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5AOW was on Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 10:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5AOW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for B5AOW we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B5AOW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for B5AOW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has B5AOW done?

The odometer reading for B5AOW at the last MOT in July 2026 was 144,929 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,039 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5AOW?

The vehicle B5AOW was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 5th April 2002. Read more

What colour is B5AOW?

The official colour of B5AOW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does B5AOW have?

B5AOW has a 5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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