2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · NJ55 NMZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 77,068 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ55 NMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 77,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ55 NMZ 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 (NJ55 NMZ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NJ55 NMZ Mileage History
- 22/05/202363,976 mi
- 23/05/202363,976 mi
- 12/07/202566,444 mi+2,468 mi
- 17/06/202677,068 mi+10,624 mi
- 29/06/202677,068 mi
Average of roughly 4,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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