2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · DX55 SYW
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 22/09/2005. Recorded mileage 82,538 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3498cc
DX55 SYW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 82,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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DX55 SYW Mileage History
- 06/03/202379,471 mi
- 19/03/202481,379 mi+1,908 mi
- 04/04/202582,538 mi+1,159 mi
- 04/04/202582,538 mi
Average of roughly 1,474 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DX55 SYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (DX55 SYW) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint in bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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