2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · FY55 AFJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2005. Recorded mileage 111,527 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,527 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
FY55 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 111,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FY55 AFJ Mileage History
- 04/09/2023102,142 mi
- 21/09/2023102,142 mi
- 16/09/2024106,640 mi+4,498 mi
- 26/09/2025111,505 mi+4,865 mi
- 29/09/2025111,527 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY55 AFJ 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 (FY55 AFJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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