2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · LE05 ACH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward mechanical wear-related issues. While the most recent test in November 2025 a pass, it identified a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel. This follows a 2024 failure involving a wheel bearing with play and another inner wheel distortion, suggesting that the front suspension assembly is beginning to require attention. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,375 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between December 2022 and December 2023, where the car covered roughly 8,600 miles, followed by a consistent increase of 8,400 miles in the following year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the history of tyre cracking and perishing. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and wheel hubs given the recurring reports of wheel bearing play and distorted rims. The repeated presence of distorted wheels may indicate past heavy impacts or significant structural stress that could affect the alignment and steering precision. Additionally, the history of multiple windscreen damages and perishing tyres highlights a need to check the glass integrity and the age of all rubber components to ensure they have not become brittle despite the low mileage.