2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · J14 RBH
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 66,279 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J14 RBH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 66,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J14 RBH Mileage History
- 21/07/200820,600 mi
- 29/07/200925,315 mi+4,715 mi
- 17/07/201029,694 mi+4,379 mi
- 28/07/201134,651 mi+4,957 mi
- 19/07/201238,825 mi+4,174 mi
- 22/07/201342,855 mi+4,030 mi
- 13/08/201447,397 mi+4,542 mi
- 13/08/201447,397 mi
- 06/08/201551,612 mi+4,215 mi
- 20/01/201652,570 mi+958 mi
- 20/01/201652,570 mi
- 01/08/201652,756 mi+186 mi
- 14/07/201754,870 mi+2,114 mi
- 14/07/201754,870 mi
- 13/07/201856,371 mi+1,501 mi
- 22/07/201959,020 mi+2,649 mi
- 22/07/201959,020 mi
- 09/07/202060,207 mi+1,187 mi
- 19/07/202161,325 mi+1,118 mi
- 29/06/202262,180 mi+855 mi
- 26/06/202363,830 mi+1,650 mi
- 28/06/202464,226 mi+396 mi
- 18/07/202565,691 mi+1,465 mi
- 17/07/202666,279 mi+588 mi
Average of roughly 2,539 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
J14 RBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (J14 RBH) between July 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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