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HXI 446

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,541 mi
Last recorded60,541 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXI 446
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 60,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 59,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 58,496 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,071 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,703 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,889 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,711 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,987 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,314 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,351 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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HXI 446 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HXI 446, 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 HXI 446 registered?

HXI 446 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is HXI 446 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXI 446 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HXI 446 have outstanding finance?

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