1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P765 JNV
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 79,050 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P765 JNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 79,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P765 JNV 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P765 JNV) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P765 JNV Mileage History
- 05/05/202275,899 mi
- 16/05/202376,059 mi+160 mi
- 10/05/202476,226 mi+167 mi
- 14/05/202476,227 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/202579,050 mi+2,823 mi
Average of roughly 1,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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