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X1 RNB

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,420 mi
Last recorded88,420 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 RNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 88,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 83,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,822 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 71,238 miles

Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,699 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear on front tyre inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,063 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 42,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,899 miles

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

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

parking brake near to full travel when applied

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,987 miles

Both front tyres getting low on the inner edges of their tread.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,581 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,260 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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X1 RNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X1 RNB, 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 X1 RNB registered?

X1 RNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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