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X882 XSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX882 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 9 May 2022 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine undertray insecure

Pass 7 May 2021 56,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 55,278 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring rear suspension components

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet lid (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 54,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,064 miles

Corrosion in rear silencer outer skin

Rear brake pads low

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2017 52,887 miles

ENGING HAS COVER FITTED SILLS ARE COVERED

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 10 May 2016 51,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,260 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 20,085 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 20,085 miles

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

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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X882 XSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 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 X882 XSG, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X882 XSG registered?

X882 XSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X882 XSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X882 XSG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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