2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · VIW 6129
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 52,888 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VIW 6129 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2024
- 52,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VIW 6129 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 (VIW 6129) between April 2009 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2024 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
VIW 6129 Mileage History
- 21/04/200914,267 mi
- 19/11/200918,333 mi+4,066 mi
- 19/11/200918,333 mi
- 13/01/201123,408 mi+5,075 mi
- 07/01/201226,085 mi+2,677 mi
- 11/05/201335,432 mi+9,347 mi
- 12/05/201442,378 mi+6,946 mi
- 13/05/201442,385 mi+7 mi
- 31/03/201544,261 mi+1,876 mi
- 07/04/201645,516 mi+1,255 mi
- 11/04/201645,518 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/201747,177 mi+1,659 mi
- 27/04/201747,177 mi
- 25/04/201848,701 mi+1,524 mi
- 30/07/201950,841 mi+2,140 mi
- 30/07/201950,841 mi
- 20/04/202151,697 mi+856 mi
- 16/12/202151,779 mi+82 mi
- 25/07/202352,465 mi+686 mi
- 03/08/202452,888 mi+423 mi
Average of roughly 2,527 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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