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333 BHR

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,085 mi
Last recorded70,085 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 BHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 70,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 70,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,956 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 69,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,988 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,514 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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333 BHR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 333 BHR, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 333 BHR registered?

333 BHR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1983.

Is 333 BHR safe to buy?

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