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GHB 5

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,008 mi
Last recorded17,008 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 17,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 16,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 16,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 16,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,077 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 16,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 16,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,793 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 15,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 15,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,536 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,522 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 15,522 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 14,594 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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GHB 5 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 GHB 5, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHB 5 registered?

GHB 5 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is GHB 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHB 5 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GHB 5 have outstanding finance?

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