1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P923 BFC
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 178,869 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2298cc
P923 BFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2022
- 178,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P923 BFC Mileage History
- 03/03/2022178,869 mi
- 03/03/2022178,869 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P923 BFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P923 BFC) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2022 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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