2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · MF05 MRY
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 100,545 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF05 MRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 100,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF05 MRY 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 (MF05 MRY) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 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: Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
MF05 MRY Mileage History
- 24/02/202299,325 mi
- 23/02/2023100,640 mi+1,315 mi
- 19/07/2024100,472 mi-168 mi
- 24/07/2025100,545 mi+73 mi
- 25/07/2025100,545 mi
Average of roughly 357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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