2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4L Petrol · MM55 FUN
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 99,890 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 FUN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 99,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 FUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sl (MM55 FUN) between September 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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 (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
MM55 FUN Mileage History
- 22/09/200817,181 mi
- 23/09/200817,181 mi
- 15/09/200925,053 mi+7,872 mi
- 16/02/201134,926 mi+9,873 mi
- 15/03/201238,941 mi+4,015 mi
- 08/03/201346,487 mi+7,546 mi
- 07/03/201463,193 mi+16,706 mi
- 15/03/201463,539 mi+346 mi
- 05/06/201569,176 mi+5,637 mi
- 02/06/201673,874 mi+4,698 mi
- 03/06/201778,984 mi+5,110 mi
- 02/06/201882,734 mi+3,750 mi
- 29/05/201984,254 mi+1,520 mi
- 01/06/202088,984 mi+4,730 mi
- 28/05/202191,304 mi+2,320 mi
- 21/05/202293,751 mi+2,447 mi
- 17/05/202394,870 mi+1,119 mi
- 25/05/202496,781 mi+1,911 mi
- 17/05/202597,766 mi+985 mi
- 09/05/202699,890 mi+2,124 mi
Average of roughly 4,693 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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