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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · LM54 ABV

LM54 ABV

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 16/01/2005. Recorded mileage 46,602 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 21/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage
46,602 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
3498cc

LM54 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
  • 46,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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LM54 ABV Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202240,983 mi
  2. 16/09/202240,985 mi+2 mi
  3. 19/09/202343,644 mi+2,659 mi
  4. 23/09/202445,439 mi+1,795 mi
  5. 18/09/202546,602 mi+1,163 mi

Average of roughly 1,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LM54 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 07:33
MOT Analysis

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 (LM54 ABV) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 September 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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