1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P858 JFL
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 132,619 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P858 JFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 132,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P858 JFL Mileage History
- 03/06/2023131,987 mi
- 14/08/2024132,309 mi+322 mi
- 07/11/2024132,346 mi+37 mi
- 11/11/2024132,346 mi
- 22/10/2025132,619 mi+273 mi
Average of roughly 265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P858 JFL 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 (P858 JFL) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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