1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P88 ABY
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 158,377 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P88 ABY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 158,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P88 ABY 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 (P88 ABY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
P88 ABY Mileage History
- 03/07/2023155,073 mi
- 03/07/2024155,763 mi+690 mi
- 29/07/2024155,920 mi+157 mi
- 28/07/2025157,299 mi+1,379 mi
- 28/07/2026158,377 mi+1,078 mi
Average of roughly 1,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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