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GL53 PUL

2003 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

599,671 mi
Last recorded599,671 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Unknown144,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PUL
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 599,671 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 599,669 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 599,668 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to damage to exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear section held in by propshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Damaged where exhaust has contacted (6.1.7 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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GL53 PUL is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 144,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL53 PUL is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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