2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · LG55 GEY
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 65,749 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 GEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 65,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 GEY 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 (LG55 GEY) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LG55 GEY Mileage History
- 24/01/202260,148 mi
- 24/01/202362,502 mi+2,354 mi
- 16/01/202463,409 mi+907 mi
- 21/01/202564,443 mi+1,034 mi
- 21/01/202665,749 mi+1,306 mi
Average of roughly 1,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- 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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