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X3 GRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,492 miles

cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

freeplay both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Dec 2010 64,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,272 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,092 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 34,059 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s/r suspension unit has slight leak

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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X3 GRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X3 GRX, 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 X3 GRX?

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What year was X3 GRX registered?

X3 GRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is X3 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 GRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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