2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · DP05 CON
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 83,195 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP05 CON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 83,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP05 CON 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 (DP05 CON) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DP05 CON Mileage History
- 19/11/202479,681 mi
- 19/11/202479,685 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/202683,179 mi+3,494 mi
- 28/04/202683,195 mi+16 mi
- 30/04/202683,195 mi
Average of roughly 2,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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