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T19 GRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT19 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,209 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 64,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,098 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,098 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Oil Cooler pipe union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 61,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,742 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 47,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,894 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 37,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,755 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 24,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,827 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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T19 GRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T19 GRX, 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 T19 GRX registered?

T19 GRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is T19 GRX safe to buy?

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