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X50 OSC

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 OSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 151,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2023 244,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 148,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,467 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 137,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,233 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,841 miles

Slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm, ball joint.

Small dent in n/s/f road wheel (inner rim)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise brake check

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 31,771 miles

wear front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2007 22,072 miles

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

n/s/r self leval shock leaking

Pass 10 May 2006 11,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 10,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 10,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 10,735 miles

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

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

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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X50 OSC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X50 OSC, 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 X50 OSC registered?

X50 OSC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is X50 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X50 OSC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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