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PG02 XWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 79,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front suspension unit lower ball joint slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 58,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,343 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,585 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,255 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 43,246 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,931 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge

nearside seatbelt

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 32,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,128 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 20 Jul 2005 12,030 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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PG02 XWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PG02 XWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PG02 XWL?

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What year was PG02 XWL registered?

PG02 XWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is PG02 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG02 XWL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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