2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · LS05 DXC
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 79,936 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS05 DXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 79,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LS05 DXC Mileage History
- 21/09/202270,406 mi
- 18/01/202472,858 mi+2,452 mi
- 31/01/202472,859 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/202579,936 mi+7,077 mi
- 29/01/202579,936 mi
Average of roughly 4,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS05 DXC 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 (LS05 DXC) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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