2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · MK55 WHD
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 100,720 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK55 WHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2025
- 100,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK55 WHD 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 (MK55 WHD) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
MK55 WHD Mileage History
- 21/04/202373,887 mi
- 03/05/202373,898 mi+11 mi
- 20/05/202484,034 mi+10,136 mi
- 20/11/2025100,720 mi+16,686 mi
Average of roughly 10,384 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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