1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P650 MOF
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1997. Recorded mileage 75,525 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P650 MOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2026
- 75,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P650 MOF Mileage History
- 05/10/202374,111 mi
- 06/10/202374,117 mi+6 mi
- 05/12/202474,657 mi+540 mi
- 10/12/202474,662 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/202675,525 mi+863 mi
Average of roughly 554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P650 MOF 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 (P650 MOF) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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