1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · R890 TWE
1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 80,636 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,636 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
R890 TWE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2019
- 80,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 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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R890 TWE Mileage History
- 05/10/200525,256 mi
- 29/09/200631,868 mi+6,612 mi
- 24/09/200738,932 mi+7,064 mi
- 25/09/200738,932 mi
- 02/10/200844,638 mi+5,706 mi
- 02/10/200844,638 mi
- 25/09/200950,899 mi+6,261 mi
- 25/09/200950,899 mi
- 07/10/201058,241 mi+7,342 mi
- 07/10/201058,241 mi
- 19/09/201165,065 mi+6,824 mi
- 01/10/201269,043 mi+3,978 mi
- 12/10/201269,065 mi+22 mi
- 24/09/201369,331 mi+266 mi
- 24/09/201469,364 mi+33 mi
- 03/10/201469,364 mi
- 23/10/201572,558 mi+3,194 mi
- 23/10/201572,558 mi
- 01/06/201879,858 mi+7,300 mi
- 09/07/201879,870 mi+12 mi
- 26/09/201980,635 mi+765 mi
- 27/09/201980,636 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,962 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R890 TWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Slk (R890 TWE) between October 2005 and September 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Service brake lagging in operation spongy pedal (1.2.1 (d))”.
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