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GH06 AMG

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,248 mi
Last recorded76,248 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH06 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 66,598 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 54,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,568 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 43,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged but still working

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,764 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Feb 2017 19,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 17,255 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 17,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GH06 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GH06 AMG, 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.

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What year was GH06 AMG registered?

GH06 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is GH06 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH06 AMG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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