2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · MH05 FVC
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 161,389 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 FVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2025
- 161,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 FVC 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 (MH05 FVC) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MH05 FVC Mileage History
- 09/06/2022159,157 mi
- 16/06/2023159,871 mi+714 mi
- 06/09/2023159,872 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2025161,389 mi+1,517 mi
Average of roughly 750 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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