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SO61 OPA

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,599 mi
Last recorded67,599 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 OPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 67,164 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 62,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,436 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,078 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,900 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 36,885 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,873 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,922 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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SO61 OPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 33,098 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 Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO61 OPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO61 OPA registered?

SO61 OPA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is SO61 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 OPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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