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5 SA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,926 mi
Last recorded24,926 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 24,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 22,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 22,660 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 15,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 11,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 11,289 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 10,465 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,456 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sls?

Based on 4,220 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 14
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
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5 SA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 12,347 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 Sls fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 SA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sls typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 SA registered?

5 SA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 5 SA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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