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K333 AMR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,635 mi
Last recorded155,635 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 AMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 155,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 154,439 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 154,439 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 154,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 153,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 138,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,071 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,092 miles

exhaust down pipe support bracket next the transmission corroded & insecure.

front anti-roll bar retain bush on the offside front worn !.

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part insecure.

offside & nearside front shock absorbers x 2 top support rubber mountings x 2 beginning to deteriorate.

offside front wing damaged prior to any works carried out by balri ltd.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 124,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust down pipe support bracket next the transmission corroded & insecure.

front anti-roll bar retain bush on the offside front worn !.

middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part insecure.

offside & nearside front shock absorbers x 2 top support rubber mountings x 2 beginning to deteriorate.

offside front wing damaged prior to any works carried out by balri ltd.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,486 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,790 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,792 miles

n/s/f mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 67,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,066 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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K333 AMR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 K333 AMR, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K333 AMR registered?

K333 AMR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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