2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · DR04 CSJ
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 69,343 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR04 CSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 69,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DR04 CSJ 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 (DR04 CSJ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
DR04 CSJ Mileage History
- 19/10/202265,303 mi
- 19/10/202367,046 mi+1,743 mi
- 25/10/202468,244 mi+1,198 mi
- 28/10/202468,244 mi
- 07/11/202569,343 mi+1,099 mi
Average of roughly 1,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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