2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · LOO 111Y
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 52,159 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LOO 111Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 52,159 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.
LOO 111Y 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 (LOO 111Y) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LOO 111Y Mileage History
- 06/09/202249,951 mi
- 14/09/202350,557 mi+606 mi
- 05/09/202451,355 mi+798 mi
- 16/09/202552,158 mi+803 mi
- 23/09/202552,159 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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