2005 Mercedes SLK 3.5L Petrol · PV55 VPZ
2005 Mercedes SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 72,414 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,414 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
PV55 VPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2025
- 72,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PV55 VPZ Mileage History
- 30/03/202262,772 mi
- 23/03/202370,147 mi+7,375 mi
- 16/03/202471,138 mi+991 mi
- 05/07/202472,385 mi+1,247 mi
- 07/08/202572,414 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 2,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PV55 VPZ 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 Slk (PV55 VPZ) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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