2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · W88 LAM
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 141,026 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W88 LAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 141,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W88 LAM 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 (W88 LAM) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
W88 LAM Mileage History
- 10/10/2022138,970 mi
- 10/10/2022138,970 mi
- 06/10/2023140,372 mi+1,402 mi
- 25/07/2025140,413 mi+41 mi
- 17/07/2026141,026 mi+613 mi
Average of roughly 546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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