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XKZ 1500

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,019 mi
Last recorded79,019 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 1500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,019 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

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

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

Smell of fuel but no leaks visible

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General signs of under body corrosion

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

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

Smell of fuel but no leaks visible

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 66,900 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,717 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,960 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,601 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,048 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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XKZ 1500 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKZ 1500, 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 XKZ 1500 registered?

XKZ 1500 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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