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LJ61 ODW

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 ODW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 17,164 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 16,974 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle .

Fail 4 Jan 2025 16,974 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle .

Pass 5 Jan 2024 16,360 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 16,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 15,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,661 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,574 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 13,574 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,919 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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LJ61 ODW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ61 ODW, 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 LJ61 ODW registered?

LJ61 ODW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is LJ61 ODW safe to buy?

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