1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · P232 AAA
1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 98,796 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2295cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P232 AAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 98,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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P232 AAA Mileage History
- 10/03/202298,531 mi
- 06/04/202398,653 mi+122 mi
- 11/04/202398,653 mi
- 25/04/202498,796 mi+143 mi
- 26/04/202498,796 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P232 AAA 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 Slk (P232 AAA) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to the exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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