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GS61 SLS

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,740 mi
Last recorded14,740 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS61 SLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 14,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 14,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 13,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 13,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 13,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 13,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 13,073 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 12,780 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 12,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 12,610 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 10,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,562 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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GS61 SLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GS61 SLS, 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 GS61 SLS registered?

GS61 SLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is GS61 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS61 SLS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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