2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · LG05 FHM
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 83,721 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG05 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
- 83,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG05 FHM 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 Slk (LG05 FHM) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LG05 FHM Mileage History
- 04/10/202154,954 mi
- 05/10/202154,956 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202266,175 mi+11,219 mi
- 06/10/202266,175 mi
- 04/10/202383,721 mi+17,546 mi
Average of roughly 14,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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