1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P186 HKC
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/03/1997. Recorded mileage 87,173 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,173 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
P186 HKC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 87,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P186 HKC Mileage History
- 24/05/200651,409 mi
- 17/05/200759,512 mi+8,103 mi
- 14/05/200865,610 mi+6,098 mi
- 20/05/200972,159 mi+6,549 mi
- 19/05/201078,026 mi+5,867 mi
- 16/05/201179,727 mi+1,701 mi
- 12/06/201281,947 mi+2,220 mi
- 09/07/201383,031 mi+1,084 mi
- 19/06/201484,034 mi+1,003 mi
- 22/06/201585,648 mi+1,614 mi
- 21/07/201686,388 mi+740 mi
- 04/08/201786,792 mi+404 mi
- 10/05/201986,850 mi+58 mi
- 13/11/202086,857 mi+7 mi
- 12/11/202186,910 mi+53 mi
- 15/11/202286,958 mi+48 mi
- 27/11/202386,966 mi+8 mi
- 30/12/202486,989 mi+23 mi
- 09/01/202687,173 mi+184 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
P186 HKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P186 HKC) between May 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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