
£3,360
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK200 Kompressor (R171)
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a tidy 2005 Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor with 62,023 miles, featuring a supercharged 1.8L engine, automatic transmission, and a host of options including air-scarf and leather interior. However, the roof is stuck, an SRS light is on, and there are a few minor cosmetic issues.

Condition
6
The car presents well for its age, but has a few minor marks, an SRS light illuminated, and the roof is stuck. These issues suggest some reconditioning is required.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1714422F088563
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,023 miles
MK55WHV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Tidy 1.8 supercharged example showing just 62,023 miles with air-scarf and leather interior Dating from September 2005 this pretty R171 Generation (2 nd gen) of Mercedes SLK comes to us in 200 Kompressor guise and is finished in Iridium Silver with folding metal hard-top and sits upon its original 16” seven-spoke alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet we find the 1.8 litre M271 four-cylinder supercharged petrol engine which develops 161bhp and 240NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed 5G-tronic automatic transmission offering the dash to 60mph in around 7.9 seconds and a stop speed of 142mph.
Inside, we find a black leather interior, air conditioning, electric windows, heated seats, electric mirrors, automatic lights, electric folding roof, original Mercedes Audi-20 sound system, Parktronic, air-scarf, cruise control/speed limit function and multi-function steering wheel.
The car shows just 62,023 miles and presents very well with but a few minor marks as expected f...
Points of note
£1,568
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,326
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,082
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 03 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
72,290 miles
Registration Date
2005-09-05
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 04 2026 with 72,290 miles
Failed
On Mar 26 2026 with 72,115 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On Mar 18 2025 with 65,681 miles
Failed
On Mar 05 2025 with 65,677 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Jun 04 2024 with 63,713 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 14 2024 with 63,552 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 15 2023 with 61,838 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 13 2023 with 61,837 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 04 2021 with 61,509 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close too flexi and above diff (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close too flexi and above diff (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 14 2020 with 59,545 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On May 07 2019 with 58,125 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jun 27 2018 with 55,107 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 10 2017 with 52,948 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- under trays fitted
- os and ns rear brake pipes cleaned and greased
Passed
On Jul 14 2016 with 49,674 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Wipers poor
Failed
On Jul 04 2016 with 49,674 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory:
- Wipers poor
Passed
On Oct 29 2014 with 49,052 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 30 2013 with 42,373 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 13 2012 with 35,585 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Failed
On Sep 13 2012 with 35,562 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 15 2011 with 29,621 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Aug 14 2010 with 22,396 miles
Passed
On May 06 2009 with 15,765 miles

