2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · AF55 DWM
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 55,777 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF55 DWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 55,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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AF55 DWM Mileage History
- 04/12/202353,864 mi
- 14/12/202353,868 mi+4 mi
- 12/12/202455,113 mi+1,245 mi
- 06/03/202655,501 mi+388 mi
- 23/06/202655,777 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF55 DWM 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 (AF55 DWM) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed radius arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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