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V33 HUD

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,118 mi
Last recorded24,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 24,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracks/splits on inner edge. (285-30-19 98y). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front tyres - heavy cracks/splits inner edges. (255-35-19 96y). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracks/splits (285-30-19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 22,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 15,518 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,511 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 10,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 10,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 9,912 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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V33 HUD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,169 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 V33 HUD, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V33 HUD registered?

V33 HUD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is V33 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 HUD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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