2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · OO54 JAL
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 45,873 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO54 JAL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 45,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO54 JAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (OO54 JAL) between January 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
OO54 JAL Mileage History
- 17/01/20087,162 mi
- 15/04/20099,584 mi+2,422 mi
- 04/09/200912,043 mi+2,459 mi
- 09/08/201014,300 mi+2,257 mi
- 26/08/201117,292 mi+2,992 mi
- 08/08/201220,017 mi+2,725 mi
- 13/09/201322,121 mi+2,104 mi
- 19/08/201424,137 mi+2,016 mi
- 19/08/201424,137 mi
- 22/08/201526,458 mi+2,321 mi
- 23/08/201628,780 mi+2,322 mi
- 23/08/201730,964 mi+2,184 mi
- 22/08/201833,224 mi+2,260 mi
- 04/02/202036,779 mi+3,555 mi
- 02/03/202138,499 mi+1,720 mi
- 15/02/202240,274 mi+1,775 mi
- 01/03/202342,427 mi+2,153 mi
- 16/02/202443,744 mi+1,317 mi
- 26/02/202544,771 mi+1,027 mi
- 03/03/202645,873 mi+1,102 mi
- 03/03/202645,873 mi
Average of roughly 2,136 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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