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34 XAP

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration34 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 76,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 74,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 73,692 miles

REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,831 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,196 miles

PLASTIC TRAY FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,333 miles

under trays fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managaement light illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,196 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,270 miles

front discs pitted inner face

front wipers juddering but clear screen

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front strut bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,488 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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34 XAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 34 XAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 34 XAP registered?

34 XAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is 34 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 34 XAP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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