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GRT 149C

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRT 149C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 79,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,467 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn POSSIBLY NEEDS A GREASE UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 79,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,572 miles

HAZARD SWITCH INOP BUT NOT A LEGAL REQUIREMENT FOR ITS AGE

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,240 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,425 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 76,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,544 miles

Inner rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,544 miles

Inner rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,735 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,940 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 72,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 72,868 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side front king pin has slight movement

Pass 25 Aug 2007 72,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,884 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 71,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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GRT 149C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 50,770 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 GRT 149C, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRT 149C registered?

GRT 149C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 February 1965.

Is GRT 149C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRT 149C shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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