2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · DB54 RJS
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 72,147 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB54 RJS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2023
- 72,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB54 RJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Slk (DB54 RJS) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
DB54 RJS Mileage History
- 24/06/202269,203 mi
- 28/06/202269,208 mi+5 mi
- 28/06/202372,136 mi+2,928 mi
- 05/07/202372,147 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,860 miles per year across 4 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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