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GB11 SHA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,822 mi
Last recorded48,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB11 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 48,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 46,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,043 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 40,500 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 40,500 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,368 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,178 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 13,468 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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GB11 SHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 33,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GB11 SHA, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GB11 SHA registered?

GB11 SHA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is GB11 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB11 SHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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