2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 5.4L Petrol · H8 PPL
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (5.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 67,353 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H8 PPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2025
- 67,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H8 PPL 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 (H8 PPL) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
H8 PPL Mileage History
- 15/11/202167,179 mi
- 07/11/202267,224 mi+45 mi
- 09/11/202367,244 mi+20 mi
- 23/10/202467,333 mi+89 mi
- 20/10/202567,353 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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