1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P787 JNV
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 96,557 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P787 JNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 96,557 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.
P787 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 (P787 JNV) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P787 JNV Mileage History
- 07/12/202271,574 mi
- 06/12/202381,537 mi+9,963 mi
- 06/12/202489,219 mi+7,682 mi
- 10/11/202596,553 mi+7,334 mi
- 25/11/202596,557 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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