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V111 MEF

2012 Mercedes-benz Sls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,445 mi
Last recorded25,445 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls12,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 MEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSls
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 25,445 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 24,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 24,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 23,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 23,437 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

nsf tyre + rim damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2021 23,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,678 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 22,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 18,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V111 MEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls in Black 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 V111 MEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V111 MEF registered?

V111 MEF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sls, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is V111 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 MEF 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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