2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · SP05 KXT
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 58,770 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP05 KXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 58,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP05 KXT 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 Slk (SP05 KXT) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose over axel (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SP05 KXT Mileage History
- 08/04/202253,922 mi
- 09/05/202253,947 mi+25 mi
- 22/04/202355,017 mi+1,070 mi
- 23/05/202455,196 mi+179 mi
- 27/02/202658,770 mi+3,574 mi
Average of roughly 1,246 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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