2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · FS55 KUL
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 96,423 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FS55 KUL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 96,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FS55 KUL Mileage History
- 19/03/202295,953 mi
- 09/04/202295,955 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/202396,423 mi+468 mi
- 18/05/202396,423 mi
Average of roughly 404 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FS55 KUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (FS55 KUL) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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