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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

GCR 249MOT history

GCR 249 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

GCR 249 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
71,320 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCR 249
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCR 249 was last recorded at 71,320 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,745 miles · 26 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
575 miles
Average per year
2,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 71,320 miles
  • 2020 – 70,745 miles
  • 2019 – 70,693 miles
  • 2018 – 70,450 miles
  • 2017 – 70,268 miles
  • 2016 – 70,191 miles
  • 2015 – 69,944 miles
  • 2013 – 69,909 miles
  • 2012 – 69,804 miles
  • 2011 – 68,650 miles
  • 2010 – 64,914 miles
  • 2009 – 62,219 miles
  • 2007 – 50,867 miles
  • 2006 – 34,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,320 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,320 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,320 miles
    Test number
    413441777161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,745 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    582339198899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,734 miles (+41)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    102152792348
    • DangerousTyre 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,693 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,693 miles
    Test number
    399261785772
    • AdvisorySuspension 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre cracking-perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,450 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    128063334550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,268 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    211367903570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe rusting

  7. Fail70,259 miles (+68)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    316578217031
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

  8. Pass70,191 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    859953561643
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays obstructing veiw

  9. Pass69,944 miles (+35)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,944 miles
    Test number
    879210915211
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  10. Pass69,909 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    699579383108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,804 miles
    Test number
    247274092124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,804 miles (+1,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,804 miles
    Test number
    886243192182
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass68,650 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    499836391172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,914 miles (+2,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,914 miles
    Test number
    331089170170
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/f shocke absorber has slight leak

  15. Pass62,219 miles (+11,352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    214995699169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass50,867 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,867 miles
    Test number
    574660397209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,721 miles (+13,504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    140549327261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,217 miles
    Test number
    341711296473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GCR 249

What vehicle is registration GCR 249 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCR 249 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Oct 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GCR 249 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GCR 249 expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GCR 249?
The MOT on GCR 249 expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GCR 249 done?
GCR 249 was recorded at 71,320 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 2,457 miles a year.
Has GCR 249 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCR 249 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on GCR 249 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on GCR 249 find?
GCR 249 passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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