Sorry bearbear for the confusion. When I took my SLT the MFT was needed for class 1. Then the FAA changed rules and accepted the SLT for ALL classes of medical - and gave me a letter of evidence for ALL classes of medical
since then they seemed to have reverted to the "old" system requiring a MFT. Details at FAA website
Guide for Aviation Medical ExaminersDecision Considerations
Hope this clears it up. I seem to be the lucky one getting my LOE