2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · WM04 MOR
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 146,592 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM04 MOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 146,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
WM04 MOR 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 (WM04 MOR) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
WM04 MOR Mileage History
- 02/02/2024125,629 mi
- 30/01/2025136,208 mi+10,579 mi
- 30/01/2025136,208 mi
- 26/01/2026146,592 mi+10,384 mi
- 27/01/2026146,592 mi
Average of roughly 10,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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