2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · EY05 MWJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 102,357 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY05 MWJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2023
- 102,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY05 MWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (EY05 MWJ) between October 2008 and August 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a))”; “Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EY05 MWJ Mileage History
- 21/10/200820,585 mi
- 08/10/200930,136 mi+9,551 mi
- 20/10/201035,127 mi+4,991 mi
- 14/10/201136,893 mi+1,766 mi
- 18/10/201241,901 mi+5,008 mi
- 13/09/201349,517 mi+7,616 mi
- 13/09/201349,517 mi
- 29/08/201459,199 mi+9,682 mi
- 05/09/201569,308 mi+10,109 mi
- 05/09/201569,308 mi
- 04/09/201681,426 mi+12,118 mi
- 04/09/201681,426 mi
- 29/12/201683,165 mi+1,739 mi
- 30/12/201683,165 mi
- 02/12/201784,446 mi+1,281 mi
- 08/12/201784,462 mi+16 mi
- 24/07/201884,920 mi+458 mi
- 20/07/201988,211 mi+3,291 mi
- 20/07/201988,211 mi
- 22/07/202097,177 mi+8,966 mi
- 04/08/202097,184 mi+7 mi
- 04/08/202097,184 mi
- 16/08/202199,282 mi+2,098 mi
- 09/08/2022101,050 mi+1,768 mi
- 11/08/2022101,053 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/2023102,357 mi+1,304 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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