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S433 HGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 92,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 92,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 91,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 90,561 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 90,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 88,954 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 88,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,540 miles

Central exhaust section heavily corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17w (4.1.D.1a)

Central exhaust section heavily corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,315 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Wiper blade smeary and split at end

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak offside of motor

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,381 miles

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

Tyre size 245/45r17 95w

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

large under trays

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,462 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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S433 HGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 S433 HGX, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S433 HGX registered?

S433 HGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S433 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S433 HGX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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