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1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R568 GJL

R568 GJL

1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15/09/1997. Recorded mileage 99,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
99,444 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2298cc

R568 GJL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
  • 99,444 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R568 GJL Mileage History

  1. 21/07/202395,551 mi
  2. 10/07/202495,967 mi+416 mi
  3. 11/07/202495,980 mi+13 mi
  4. 12/07/202599,325 mi+3,345 mi
  5. 18/07/202599,444 mi+119 mi

Average of roughly 1,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R568 GJL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (R568 GJL) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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