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XLZ 155

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 155
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 111,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side rear general corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,739 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 108,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,956 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,664 miles

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge

O/S door mirror glass deteriorated

O/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords

Rear wheel alignment may need attention

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

N/S/R exhaust clamp broken. Exhaust secure at test

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge

O/S door mirror glass deteriorated

O/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to exposing ply or cords

Rear wheel alignment may need attention

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,743 miles

Both front flat style wiper blades worn and starting to smear

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front flat style wiper blades worn and starting to smear

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 81,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,354 miles

both rear tyre worn close to limit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front nearside front wheel has been repaired

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noisey when applied (knocking)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 81,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,806 miles

dampness around nearside rear suspension pipes

large cut on offside front tyre inner sidewall,no cords exposed

slight play from offside front steering

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,358 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,356 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to off side rear tyre

small cut in off side front tyre

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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XLZ 155 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XLZ 155, 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 XLZ 155 registered?

XLZ 155 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is XLZ 155 safe to buy?

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