2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · 1 JNC
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 32,340 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 JNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 32,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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1 JNC Mileage History
- 18/10/202231,788 mi
- 10/10/202332,156 mi+368 mi
- 09/10/202432,337 mi+181 mi
- 10/10/202432,337 mi
- 17/10/202532,340 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1 JNC 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-Benz Sl (1 JNC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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 (3 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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