2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · KR05 BOU
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 84,215 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KR05 BOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 84,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR05 BOU 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 (KR05 BOU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Thrust arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pressed into hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
KR05 BOU Mileage History
- 18/08/202381,429 mi
- 14/08/202482,795 mi+1,366 mi
- 15/08/202482,797 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/202584,215 mi+1,418 mi
- 03/09/202584,215 mi
Average of roughly 1,362 miles per year across 5 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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