2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 5.4L Petrol · K12 PAF

The 2025‑10‑22 MOT at 79,472 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend after the 2024‑09‑13 parking brake failure. Mileage has risen from 61,929 miles in 2015 to 79,472 miles in 2025, a gain of roughly 17,500 miles over 21 years, or about 3,800 miles per year, which is low for a 2005 SLK and suggests periods of limited use; the incremental increase has been steady with no large gaps between tests. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front suspension bushes and wheel bearings, verify that the rear parking brake operates without grabbing or loss of efficiency, and examine the tyres for edge wear, exposed cords or perishing, as these issues recurred across multiple years; the earlier corrosion noted on the upper subframe mounting in 2020 should also be checked, and the persistent slight oil leak, while not excessive, merits monitoring for any change in volume.