2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.5L Petrol · WJ05 XRF
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 91,687 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ05 XRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 91,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WJ05 XRF Mileage History
- 26/07/202281,857 mi
- 28/06/202383,235 mi+1,378 mi
- 01/08/202488,509 mi+5,274 mi
- 30/07/202591,644 mi+3,135 mi
- 05/08/202591,687 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 3,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ05 XRF 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 (WJ05 XRF) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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