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GCR 249

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 249
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,734 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) tyre in terrible condition!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,693 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF front and rear lower arm bush both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre cracking-perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe rusting

Fail 31 Aug 2017 70,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,191 miles

Engine cover and under-trays obstructing veiw

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,804 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,914 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f shocke absorber has slight leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,217 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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GCR 249 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 GCR 249, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCR 249 registered?

GCR 249 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is GCR 249 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCR 249 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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