1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P230 BPG
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 60,822 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P230 BPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 60,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P230 BPG 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P230 BPG) between April 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking covered by undertray (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
P230 BPG Mileage History
- 29/04/202258,378 mi
- 14/03/202358,540 mi+162 mi
- 02/07/202460,128 mi+1,588 mi
- 09/07/202460,301 mi+173 mi
- 02/09/202660,822 mi+521 mi
Average of roughly 563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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