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GH05 TVH

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,986 mi
Last recorded45,986 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 TVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 45,986 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 45,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 39,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,448 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 31,689 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,097 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Wiper blades smearing

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 31,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Front Wiper blades smearing

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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GH05 TVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,398 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 GH05 TVH, 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 13 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 GH05 TVH registered?

GH05 TVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 December 2013.

Is GH05 TVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH05 TVH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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