2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · KN55 DLV
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 72,721 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN55 DLV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 72,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN55 DLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl (KN55 DLV) between March 2009 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KN55 DLV Mileage History
- 17/03/200929,753 mi
- 14/12/201036,340 mi+6,587 mi
- 14/12/201141,491 mi+5,151 mi
- 05/07/201245,263 mi+3,772 mi
- 20/07/201349,710 mi+4,447 mi
- 20/06/201452,525 mi+2,815 mi
- 08/01/201553,211 mi+686 mi
- 22/03/201659,313 mi+6,102 mi
- 16/02/201866,132 mi+6,819 mi
- 16/02/201866,132 mi
- 08/02/201967,795 mi+1,663 mi
- 26/06/201968,173 mi+378 mi
- 01/09/202169,604 mi+1,431 mi
- 20/09/202169,609 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/202270,776 mi+1,167 mi
- 03/10/202270,779 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/202371,821 mi+1,042 mi
- 30/04/202572,721 mi+900 mi
Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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