2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · A9 RMB
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 55,051 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A9 RMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 55,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 RMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (A9 RMB) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
A9 RMB Mileage History
- 28/09/202246,006 mi
- 20/09/202349,444 mi+3,438 mi
- 16/09/202452,227 mi+2,783 mi
- 18/09/202555,050 mi+2,823 mi
- 19/09/202555,051 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,039 miles per year across 5 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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