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RO05 SLX

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,347 mi
Last recorded12,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 11,302 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 11,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2023 11,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 10,635 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 10,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 9,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 7,892 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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RO05 SLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black 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 RO05 SLX, 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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How do I check the history of RO05 SLX?

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What year was RO05 SLX registered?

RO05 SLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is RO05 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO05 SLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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