2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · KW55 WHX
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2005. Recorded mileage 55,227 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4966cc
KW55 WHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 55,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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KW55 WHX Mileage History
- 07/09/202244,510 mi
- 07/09/202347,711 mi+3,201 mi
- 20/08/202450,927 mi+3,216 mi
- 15/08/202555,043 mi+4,116 mi
- 17/10/202555,227 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 3,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KW55 WHX 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 (KW55 WHX) between September 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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