2005 Mercedes SLK 1.8L Petrol · V55 ODY
2005 Mercedes SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 87,694 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
V55 ODY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 87,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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V55 ODY Mileage History
- 18/08/202377,852 mi
- 20/08/202481,839 mi+3,987 mi
- 06/09/202481,850 mi+11 mi
- 19/08/202587,693 mi+5,843 mi
- 19/08/202587,694 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V55 ODY 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 (V55 ODY) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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