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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · LK05 UPO

LK05 UPO

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 68,212 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Apr 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
68,212 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.7L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Apr 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
3724cc
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LK05 UPO Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2024
  • 68,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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LK05 UPO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LK05 UPO) between February 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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LK05 UPO Mileage History

  1. 09/02/202266,084 mi
  2. 24/04/202367,638 mi+1,554 mi
  3. 22/04/202468,212 mi+574 mi

Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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