2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · SO05 OVX
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2005. Recorded mileage 71,761 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1798cc
SO05 OVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 71,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO05 OVX Mileage History
- 11/03/202260,868 mi
- 11/03/202260,868 mi
- 16/02/202369,616 mi+8,748 mi
- 17/02/202369,616 mi
- 05/02/202471,761 mi+2,145 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO05 OVX 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 (SO05 OVX) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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