2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · HT05 ADT
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 115,618 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT05 ADT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 115,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HT05 ADT Mileage History
- 30/04/200847,834 mi
- 07/05/200953,940 mi+6,106 mi
- 07/05/201060,107 mi+6,167 mi
- 13/05/201163,796 mi+3,689 mi
- 09/11/201165,562 mi+1,766 mi
- 07/11/201273,388 mi+7,826 mi
- 08/11/201380,377 mi+6,989 mi
- 27/02/201580,429 mi+52 mi
- 26/02/201680,878 mi+449 mi
- 11/01/201781,343 mi+465 mi
- 08/01/201884,602 mi+3,259 mi
- 12/12/201888,179 mi+3,577 mi
- 19/12/201888,247 mi+68 mi
- 11/12/201992,040 mi+3,793 mi
- 02/01/202196,217 mi+4,177 mi
- 06/01/202196,263 mi+46 mi
- 10/01/2022100,990 mi+4,727 mi
- 10/01/2023103,891 mi+2,901 mi
- 10/01/2024106,959 mi+3,068 mi
- 07/01/2025111,406 mi+4,447 mi
- 09/01/2026115,618 mi+4,212 mi
Average of roughly 3,831 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
HT05 ADT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (HT05 ADT) between April 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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