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XEE 222

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEE 222
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 95,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,738 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,685 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 80,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,615 miles

Bulbs out on the high level brake light

Front and rear brake pads are getting low, 3mm

Offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 25 Oct 2021 78,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Bulbs out on the high level brake light

Front and rear brake pads are getting low, 3mm

Offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension hydro unit showing signs of weeping

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 74,040 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front suspension unit to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,858 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect some under vehicle parts because under covers have been fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

unable to fully inspect some under vehicle parts because under covers have been fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,043 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,567 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,208 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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XEE 222 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XEE 222, 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

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What year was XEE 222 registered?

XEE 222 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is XEE 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEE 222 shows 25 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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