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When is the MOT due for 87 SG?

The MOT for 87 SG is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of 87 SG?

The recorded mileage for 87 SG is 10,851 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is 87 SG ULEZ compliant?

No, 87 SG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · 87 SG

87 SG

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 10,851 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin: 2005
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 25 Mar 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 10,851 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Expired on 25 Mar 2025

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Year

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Engine

3498cc

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87 SG Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
10,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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87 SG Mileage History

01/04/20084,442 mi
24/03/20095,546 mi+1,104 mi
30/03/20105,813 mi+267 mi
08/03/20116,097 mi+284 mi
16/05/201252,858 mi+46,761 mi
18/03/20136,294 mi-46,564 mi
17/03/20146,379 mi+85 mi
22/07/20156,944 mi+565 mi
16/08/20167,607 mi+663 mi
17/08/20177,990 mi+383 mi
26/07/20188,391 mi+401 mi
18/07/20198,765 mi+374 mi
17/07/20209,584 mi+819 mi
18/03/202210,399 mi+815 mi
18/03/202210,399 mi
16/03/202310,778 mi+379 mi
26/03/202410,851 mi+73 mi

Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

87 SG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 18:19

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (87 SG) between April 2008 and March 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 March 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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