2005 Mercedes SLK 3.0L Petrol · AL05 SLK
2005 Mercedes SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 87,646 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL05 SLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 87,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL05 SLK 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 Slk (AL05 SLK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b)”.
AL05 SLK Mileage History
- 25/10/202381,456 mi
- 25/10/202381,459 mi+3 mi
- 18/10/202484,879 mi+3,420 mi
- 22/10/202587,646 mi+2,767 mi
- 22/10/202587,646 mi
Average of roughly 3,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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