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GEP 819

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEP 819
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 95,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 94,875 miles

Central Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,686 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 88,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,409 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 84,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 77,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 58,624 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 49,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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GEP 819 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEP 819, 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 GEP 819 registered?

GEP 819 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GEP 819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEP 819 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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