2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · CU05 PRV
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 130,393 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU05 PRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 130,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU05 PRV 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 (CU05 PRV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
CU05 PRV Mileage History
- 16/02/2023125,992 mi
- 22/02/2023135,686 mi+9,694 mi
- 19/02/2024126,889 mi-8,797 mi
- 18/02/2025128,157 mi+1,268 mi
- 12/02/2026130,393 mi+2,236 mi
Average of roughly 1,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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