2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · TG02 BAD
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 169,480 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TG02 BAD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2021
- 169,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TG02 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (TG02 BAD) between October 2008 and June 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
TG02 BAD Mileage History
- 28/10/200850,089 mi
- 28/10/200850,089 mi
- 02/11/200956,751 mi+6,662 mi
- 02/11/200956,751 mi
- 26/10/201063,273 mi+6,522 mi
- 28/10/201063,396 mi+123 mi
- 29/10/201178,867 mi+15,471 mi
- 31/10/201286,950 mi+8,083 mi
- 19/10/201395,716 mi+8,766 mi
- 18/10/2014105,018 mi+9,302 mi
- 18/12/2015115,023 mi+10,005 mi
- 18/12/2015115,023 mi
- 13/12/2016133,872 mi+18,849 mi
- 17/12/2016133,919 mi+47 mi
- 11/01/2018144,991 mi+11,072 mi
- 12/01/2018145,009 mi+18 mi
- 13/03/2019154,432 mi+9,423 mi
- 15/03/2019154,474 mi+42 mi
- 21/03/2020169,144 mi+14,670 mi
- 27/03/2020169,212 mi+68 mi
- 23/06/2021169,379 mi+167 mi
- 24/06/2021169,480 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 9,434 miles per year across 22 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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