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M1 XBO

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,162 mi
Last recorded85,162 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 XBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 85,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 83,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,034 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,326 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,326 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,887 miles

1-gearbox leaking oil.2-o/s/f brake disc corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1-gearbox leaking oil.2-o/s/f brake disc corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,862 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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M1 XBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M1 XBO, 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 M1 XBO registered?

M1 XBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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