2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · M3 LUJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 14/12/2005. Recorded mileage 126,497 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3724cc
M3 LUJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 126,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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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M3 LUJ Mileage History
- 31/10/200821,928 mi
- 09/12/200931,668 mi+9,740 mi
- 10/12/200931,668 mi
- 21/12/201040,963 mi+9,295 mi
- 20/12/201145,824 mi+4,861 mi
- 21/12/201145,828 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/201346,862 mi+1,034 mi
- 18/10/201346,865 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/201447,023 mi+158 mi
- 24/04/201447,023 mi
- 26/04/201447,023 mi
- 22/04/201555,714 mi+8,691 mi
- 12/04/201664,790 mi+9,076 mi
- 25/04/201776,717 mi+11,927 mi
- 18/04/201885,938 mi+9,221 mi
- 09/04/201993,109 mi+7,171 mi
- 17/06/2020101,748 mi+8,639 mi
- 24/09/2021103,770 mi+2,022 mi
- 03/10/2022107,640 mi+3,870 mi
- 23/09/2023118,830 mi+11,190 mi
- 04/09/2024122,163 mi+3,333 mi
- 07/11/2025126,497 mi+4,334 mi
Average of roughly 6,145 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
M3 LUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M3 LUJ) between October 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
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