CarVerify

Free Car Check

R33 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,554 mi
Last recorded78,554 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 78,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,554 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,717 miles

non std exhaust fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,734 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,179 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,501 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,481 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 59,475 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,625 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,628 miles

front tyres worn inner edges & cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2014 447,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 447,888 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,562 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,318 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,007 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R33 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R33 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R33 SLK?

You can check the full history of R33 SLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R33 SLK registered?

R33 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 January 2005.

Is R33 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 SLK shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R33 SLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R33 SLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.