2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · BV55 VKL
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09/09/2005. Recorded mileage 80,393 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2996cc
BV55 VKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 80,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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BV55 VKL Mileage History
- 02/12/202471,264 mi
- 09/12/202471,288 mi+24 mi
- 17/07/202680,345 mi+9,057 mi
- 24/08/202680,391 mi+46 mi
- 01/09/202680,393 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV55 VKL 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 Slk (BV55 VKL) between December 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor Pan (6.1”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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