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KF 3

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,838 mi
Last recorded29,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 29,838 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 29,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 28,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 28,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,697 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres balding inner edge

both rear tyres 3mm outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 22,540 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 22,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge, no cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 14,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wearing on edges

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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KF 3 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KF 3, 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 KF 3 registered?

KF 3 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is KF 3 safe to buy?

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