2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · BF05 HHB
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 98,900 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF05 HHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 98,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BF05 HHB Mileage History
- 18/06/202292,489 mi
- 10/08/202493,109 mi+620 mi
- 10/08/202493,109 mi
- 26/07/202596,663 mi+3,554 mi
- 17/07/202698,900 mi+2,237 mi
Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF05 HHB 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 (BF05 HHB) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
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