Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R527 AJC

R527 AJC

1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 158,490 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 20/06/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
158,490 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/06/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2298cc

R527 AJC Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2022
  • 158,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R527 AJC Mileage History

  1. 12/12/200595,235 mi
  2. 20/12/2006102,777 mi+7,542 mi
  3. 16/01/2008103,376 mi+599 mi
  4. 06/02/2008103,670 mi+294 mi
  5. 13/03/2009104,032 mi+362 mi
  6. 01/04/2010104,609 mi+577 mi
  7. 09/04/2010104,610 mi+1 mi
  8. 08/04/2011109,165 mi+4,555 mi
  9. 04/04/2012114,389 mi+5,224 mi
  10. 04/04/2012114,389 mi
  11. 13/06/2013119,639 mi+5,250 mi
  12. 21/05/2014124,521 mi+4,882 mi
  13. 18/06/2015130,578 mi+6,057 mi
  14. 15/06/2016136,119 mi+5,541 mi
  15. 16/06/2016136,119 mi
  16. 20/06/2017140,284 mi+4,165 mi
  17. 15/06/2018143,968 mi+3,684 mi
  18. 12/06/2019147,890 mi+3,922 mi
  19. 17/06/2020151,828 mi+3,938 mi
  20. 18/06/2020151,828 mi
  21. 22/06/2021155,423 mi+3,595 mi
  22. 22/06/2021155,423 mi
  23. 14/06/2022158,490 mi+3,067 mi

Average of roughly 3,833 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

R527 AJC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 21:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R527 AJC) between December 2005 and June 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 14 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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