2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · LX55 OEO
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 90,844 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX55 OEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 90,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LX55 OEO Mileage History
- 04/03/202486,772 mi
- 15/03/202589,068 mi+2,296 mi
- 15/03/202589,104 mi+36 mi
- 24/02/202690,844 mi+1,740 mi
- 24/02/202690,844 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX55 OEO 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 (LX55 OEO) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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