2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · D 15
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 38,540 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D 15 Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 38,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D 15 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (D 15) between December 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
D 15 Mileage History
- 19/12/200715,109 mi
- 18/01/200815,310 mi+201 mi
- 19/12/200817,199 mi+1,889 mi
- 23/12/200918,470 mi+1,271 mi
- 21/12/201019,643 mi+1,173 mi
- 21/12/201121,206 mi+1,563 mi
- 21/12/201121,209 mi+3 mi
- 19/12/201222,776 mi+1,567 mi
- 19/12/201324,806 mi+2,030 mi
- 29/12/201426,677 mi+1,871 mi
- 29/12/201426,677 mi
- 22/12/201528,317 mi+1,640 mi
- 03/01/201729,724 mi+1,407 mi
- 19/12/201732,310 mi+2,586 mi
- 19/12/201834,027 mi+1,717 mi
- 19/12/201936,031 mi+2,004 mi
- 21/12/202037,106 mi+1,075 mi
- 22/12/202137,711 mi+605 mi
- 23/12/202137,717 mi+6 mi
- 19/12/202237,956 mi+239 mi
- 19/12/202338,112 mi+156 mi
- 19/12/202438,381 mi+269 mi
- 19/12/202538,540 mi+159 mi
Average of roughly 1,302 miles per year across 23 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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