2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · YT55 UDN
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 86,888 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT55 UDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 86,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT55 UDN 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 (YT55 UDN) between October 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 has an unsafe modification Various welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))”.
YT55 UDN Mileage History
- 15/10/202178,125 mi
- 27/10/202281,223 mi+3,098 mi
- 04/09/202385,992 mi+4,769 mi
- 18/06/202486,881 mi+889 mi
- 20/06/202486,888 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 5 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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