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H15 XSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 98,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 96,496 miles

Nearside Front Devoid of tread on edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 93,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 91,576 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 91,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Two sets of number plates fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 90,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Two sets of number plates fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 90,085 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 90,085 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,797 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,580 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 73,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,031 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,814 miles

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

brake back plate damp round bearing hub ( no leaks on day of m o t test ( near/side front)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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H15 XSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H15 XSL, 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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H15 XSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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