1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P187 RAF
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 66,028 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P187 RAF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 66,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P187 RAF Mileage History
- 08/09/202265,677 mi
- 23/06/202366,028 mi+351 mi
Average of roughly 445 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P187 RAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P187 RAF) between September 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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