2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · MGS 55
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 104,462 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 5439cc
MGS 55 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 104,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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MGS 55 Mileage History
- 29/07/200812,447 mi
- 24/07/200915,566 mi+3,119 mi
- 29/07/201017,873 mi+2,307 mi
- 29/07/201121,128 mi+3,255 mi
- 24/07/201224,832 mi+3,704 mi
- 23/07/201327,472 mi+2,640 mi
- 15/07/201432,393 mi+4,921 mi
- 22/04/201534,733 mi+2,340 mi
- 02/06/201639,003 mi+4,270 mi
- 30/03/201843,417 mi+4,414 mi
- 25/03/201947,006 mi+3,589 mi
- 13/09/201949,348 mi+2,342 mi
- 21/07/202051,854 mi+2,506 mi
- 14/07/202157,175 mi+5,321 mi
- 15/07/202274,056 mi+16,881 mi
- 20/07/202392,657 mi+18,601 mi
- 09/07/2024102,751 mi+10,094 mi
- 09/07/2024102,753 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/2025103,320 mi+567 mi
- 30/05/2025103,322 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2026104,462 mi+1,140 mi
Average of roughly 5,168 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
MGS 55 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl (MGS 55) between July 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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