2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.5L Petrol · SM55 FOT
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.5L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2005. Recorded mileage 47,262 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3498cc
SM55 FOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 47,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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SM55 FOT Mileage History
- 27/07/202344,458 mi
- 04/07/202445,671 mi+1,213 mi
- 17/07/202445,778 mi+107 mi
- 10/07/202546,478 mi+700 mi
- 22/07/202647,262 mi+784 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM55 FOT 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 (SM55 FOT) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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