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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 4,973 cc

GHB 5MOT history

GHB 5 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 17,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
17,008 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GHB 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GHB 5 was last recorded at 17,008 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
16,802 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,008 miles
  • 2025 – 16,802 miles
  • 2024 – 16,456 miles
  • 2023 – 16,388 miles
  • 2022 – 16,288 miles
  • 2021 – 16,153 miles
  • 2020 – 16,077 miles
  • 2019 – 16,069 miles
  • 2018 – 16,038 miles
  • 2017 – 15,793 miles
  • 2015 – 15,643 miles
  • 2014 – 15,581 miles
  • 2013 – 15,565 miles
  • 2012 – 15,558 miles
  • 2011 – 15,536 miles
  • 2010 – 15,522 miles
  • 2009 – 15,497 miles
  • 2008 – 15,179 miles
  • 2007 – 15,050 miles
  • 2006 – 14,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,008 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    17,008 miles
    Test number
    792462880000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,802 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    16,802 miles
    Test number
    343722318643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,456 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    16,456 miles
    Test number
    160838414803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,388 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    16,388 miles
    Test number
    232046130171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,288 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    16,288 miles
    Test number
    739399164395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,153 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    16,153 miles
    Test number
    387365863887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass16,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,077 miles
    Test number
    860328391798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail16,077 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,077 miles
    Test number
    479757819894
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass16,069 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,069 miles
    Test number
    117490568133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,038 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,038 miles
    Test number
    116990160335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,793 miles
    Test number
    564959322560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail15,793 miles (+150)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,793 miles
    Test number
    441134325625
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  13. Pass15,643 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,643 miles
    Test number
    559790117802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,627 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,627 miles
    Test number
    925415115063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,581 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    15,581 miles
    Test number
    676010654090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,565 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    15,565 miles
    Test number
    839931053018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass15,558 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,558 miles
    Test number
    877205542031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass15,536 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    626785241009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    15,522 miles
    Test number
    142441740456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,522 miles (+25)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,522 miles
    Test number
    410541640090
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  21. Pass15,497 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,497 miles
    Test number
    490530939042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,179 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,179 miles
    Test number
    661741658011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,050 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,050 miles
    Test number
    921030357073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,594 miles
    Test number
    203541656066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GHB 5

What vehicle is registration GHB 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GHB 5 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GHB 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GHB 5 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on GHB 5?
The MOT on GHB 5 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GHB 5 done?
GHB 5 was recorded at 17,008 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 120 miles a year.
Has GHB 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GHB 5 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on GHB 5 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on GHB 5 find?
GHB 5 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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