2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · NK54 TKA
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 123,358 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK54 TKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 123,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK54 TKA 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 (NK54 TKA) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adv”; “Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NK54 TKA Mileage History
- 14/09/2022110,862 mi
- 15/09/2022110,862 mi
- 10/10/2023117,985 mi+7,123 mi
- 14/11/2023118,039 mi+54 mi
- 22/08/2025123,358 mi+5,319 mi
Average of roughly 4,253 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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