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HAY 33S

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

43,405 mi
Last recorded43,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAY 33S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 43,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,844 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 41,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,071 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 101,071 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 39,917 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 39,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,979 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 37,015 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 37,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 28,316 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDEGES ON BOTH SIDES tracking deeded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 24,035 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 24,035 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 14,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,643 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 91,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,249 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,009 miles

radiator cooling fan not working

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,174 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Mar 2012 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 83,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 76,848 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,842 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 49,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,482 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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HAY 33S is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 29,052 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 HAY 33S, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HAY 33S registered?

HAY 33S is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2015.

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