2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · WK55 SLK
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 118,288 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,288 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
WK55 SLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 118,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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WK55 SLK Mileage History
- 12/01/2024112,828 mi
- 22/01/2024112,846 mi+18 mi
- 10/01/2025118,261 mi+5,415 mi
- 09/04/2025118,279 mi+18 mi
- 10/04/2025118,288 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WK55 SLK 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 (WK55 SLK) between January 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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