2005 Mercedes SL 3.7L Petrol · J20 YJL
2005 Mercedes SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 31,391 miles. MOT valid until 29/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3724cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
J20 YJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 31,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J20 YJL Mileage History
- 23/03/202330,999 mi
- 25/03/202431,008 mi+9 mi
- 15/05/202531,015 mi+7 mi
- 26/03/202631,391 mi+376 mi
- 31/03/202631,391 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J20 YJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Sl (J20 YJL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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