Mercedes-Benz SL
White · Petrol · 1970 · 2,800 cc
GCR 7MOT history
GCR 7 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1970. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 56,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 56,270 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GCR 7
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1970
- First used
- 31 Dec 1970
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
GCR 7 was last recorded at 56,270 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 1,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2013.
- Previous MOT
- 54,605 miles · 30 Aug 2013
- Between the last two tests
- 1,665 miles
- Average per year
- 377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 56,270 miles
- 2013 – 54,605 miles
- 2012 – 54,485 miles
- 2011 – 53,960 miles
- 2010 – 53,481 miles
- 2009 – 52,850 miles
- 2008 – 51,569 miles
- 2007 – 49,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
11 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,270 miles (+1,665)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 56,270 miles
- Test number
- 582356341904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,605 miles (+120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,605 miles
- Test number
- 588432643281
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass54,485 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,485 miles
- Test number
- 318905262282
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteOil leak
Fail54,485 miles (+525)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,485 miles
- Test number
- 955694562289
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteO/S sill has slight corrosion
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,960 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,960 miles
- Test number
- 308205361244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,875 miles (+394)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,875 miles
- Test number
- 318889531459
- FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass53,481 miles (+631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,481 miles
- Test number
- 381407830239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass52,850 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,850 miles
- Test number
- 663863239219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,569 miles (+2,057)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,569 miles
- Test number
- 380297928440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,512 miles
- Test number
- 161604437297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,901 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 78,901 km
- Test number
- 404321946263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GCR 7
- What vehicle is registration GCR 7 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GCR 7 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1970. 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 7 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on GCR 7 expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on GCR 7?
- The MOT on GCR 7 expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has GCR 7 done?
- GCR 7 was recorded at 56,270 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 377 miles a year.
- Has GCR 7 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GCR 7 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2012.
- Has the mileage on GCR 7 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 7 find?
- GCR 7 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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