2005 Mercedes SLK 3.5L Petrol · 888 NB

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 28,769 miles. The maintenance trend is steady and shows no worsening faults across the five-year MOT span. A failed entry on the same date carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical rejection. Annual mileage sits exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle. The record shows 28,710 miles in October 2022, rising only to 28,723 by November 2023, 28,755 in November 2024, and 28,769 in November 2025. That equates to roughly 14 miles added per year. Such minimal use over two decades suggests long stationary periods, which raises the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on structural underbody points despite the spotless test outcomes. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation that low mileage and dormant storage accelerate. The MOT history flags no advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, yet testers often miss hidden rust inside sills and floor pans on cars left standing. Verify the actual condition of flexible brake hoses and check for binding calipers before purchase. The clean record implies a careful or infrequent user, but the near-zero mileage means consumable ageing, not wear, now drives the real risk profile.