2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · W3 LSY
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 50,089 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W3 LSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 50,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W3 LSY 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 (W3 LSY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W3 LSY Mileage History
- 13/10/202247,853 mi
- 12/10/202348,388 mi+535 mi
- 07/10/202449,268 mi+880 mi
- 08/10/202449,272 mi+4 mi
- 08/10/202550,089 mi+817 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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