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S5 TGO

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 TGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 106,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 104,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened b0th (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,554 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,447 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S5 TGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S5 TGO, 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 S5 TGO registered?

S5 TGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is S5 TGO safe to buy?

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