2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · FA54 WJX
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 97,532 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA54 WJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/06/2026
- 97,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FA54 WJX Mileage History
- 13/01/202286,544 mi
- 16/01/202392,289 mi+5,745 mi
- 23/01/202392,289 mi
- 13/08/202493,640 mi+1,351 mi
- 15/06/202697,532 mi+3,892 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA54 WJX 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 (FA54 WJX) between January 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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