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GMM 7

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,375 mi
Last recorded46,375 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMM 7
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 42,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 39,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2022 39,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 32,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 30,506 miles

Front brake application uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,313 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,887 miles

Undertrays obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 23,816 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,638 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake application slightly uneven (nearside slower to react)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,564 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven (nearside slower to react)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,020 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,317 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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GMM 7 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GMM 7, 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 GMM 7 registered?

GMM 7 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is GMM 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMM 7 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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