2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · MD52 ANN
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 73,736 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD52 ANN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 73,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD52 ANN 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 (MD52 ANN) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
MD52 ANN Mileage History
- 11/08/202263,499 mi
- 10/08/202365,471 mi+1,972 mi
- 05/08/202467,843 mi+2,372 mi
- 04/08/202581,218 mi+13,375 mi
- 14/08/202673,736 mi-7,482 mi
Average of roughly 2,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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