2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · SL05 ARL
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 90,470 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 ARL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 90,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 ARL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk (SL05 ARL) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Lower brace (6.1.1 ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Lower brace (6.1.”.
SL05 ARL Mileage History
- 28/07/202290,213 mi
- 01/08/202390,254 mi+41 mi
- 11/08/202390,256 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/202590,470 mi+214 mi
Average of roughly 82 miles per year across 4 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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