2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · BT55 TYK
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 82,849 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 TYK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2022
- 82,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 TYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (BT55 TYK) between March 2009 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer Y peice (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BT55 TYK Mileage History
- 20/03/20098,235 mi
- 01/09/201015,602 mi+7,367 mi
- 01/09/201015,602 mi
- 30/08/201122,064 mi+6,462 mi
- 30/08/201122,064 mi
- 21/08/201226,838 mi+4,774 mi
- 21/08/201226,838 mi
- 27/08/201330,319 mi+3,481 mi
- 25/09/201434,746 mi+4,427 mi
- 29/09/201434,791 mi+45 mi
- 05/11/201540,724 mi+5,933 mi
- 08/11/201646,679 mi+5,955 mi
- 20/11/201754,457 mi+7,778 mi
- 27/11/201860,579 mi+6,122 mi
- 27/11/201860,581 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/201963,585 mi+3,004 mi
- 05/08/202073,028 mi+9,443 mi
- 17/07/202179,720 mi+6,692 mi
- 09/07/202282,849 mi+3,129 mi
- 09/07/202282,849 mi
Average of roughly 5,609 miles per year across 20 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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