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B1 ARX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,513 mi
Last recorded11,513 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 ARX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 11,513 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 11,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,981 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 9,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,982 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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B1 ARX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B1 ARX, 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 B1 ARX registered?

B1 ARX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is B1 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 ARX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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