2005 Mercedes SLK 3.5L Petrol · LL05 AEP
2005 Mercedes SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 176,420 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LL05 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 176,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LL05 AEP Mileage History
- 09/04/2024169,842 mi
- 09/04/2024169,842 mi
- 02/04/2025172,443 mi+2,601 mi
- 02/04/2025172,443 mi
- 27/03/2026176,420 mi+3,977 mi
Average of roughly 3,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LL05 AEP 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 Slk (LL05 AEP) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Steering (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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