No, P553 VDL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P553 VDL?

The MOT for P553 VDL is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 January 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of P553 VDL?

The recorded mileage for P553 VDL is 37,347 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P553 VDL ULEZ compliant?

No, P553 VDL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · P553 VDL

P553 VDL

1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 37,347 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES SLK
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 05/01/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 37,347 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/01/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 37,347 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2298cc

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P553 VDL Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2016
37,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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P553 VDL Mileage History

20/12/200512,997 mi
03/01/200713,794 mi+797 mi
18/12/200714,807 mi+1,013 mi
12/12/200816,506 mi+1,699 mi
11/12/200917,287 mi+781 mi
21/12/201020,686 mi+3,399 mi
20/12/201124,397 mi+3,711 mi
20/12/201228,442 mi+4,045 mi
20/12/201228,442 mi
30/12/201330,986 mi+2,544 mi
05/01/201533,999 mi+3,013 mi
05/01/201533,999 mi
06/01/201637,347 mi+3,348 mi

Average of roughly 2,424 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P553 VDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 03:00

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Slk (P553 VDL) between December 2005 and January 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2016 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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