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333 W

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,927 mi
Last recorded36,927 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 36,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 35,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,198 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 29,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 21,958 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 16,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 13,278 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres cracked due to age

Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,908 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 12,893 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,025 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 W is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 W, 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 37 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 W registered?

333 W is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 333 W safe to buy?

The MOT history for 333 W 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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