1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R853 EKN
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 158,142 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R853 EKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 158,142 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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R853 EKN Mileage History
- 14/09/2023144,359 mi
- 16/09/2023144,362 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/2024152,001 mi+7,639 mi
- 08/11/2025158,131 mi+6,130 mi
- 14/11/2025158,142 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R853 EKN 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 (R853 EKN) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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