The road tax status for P260 DSA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P260 DSA?

The MOT for P260 DSA is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P260 DSA?

The recorded mileage for P260 DSA is 48,766 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P260 DSA ULEZ compliant?

No, P260 DSA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P260 DSA

P260 DSA

1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26/03/1997. Recorded mileage 48,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/08/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 48,766 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 16/08/2024

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Mileage: 48,766 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2298cc

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P260 DSA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2024
48,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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P260 DSA Mileage History

17/08/202241,171 mi
18/08/202241,171 mi
07/08/202343,892 mi+2,721 mi
08/08/202343,909 mi+17 mi
19/08/202448,766 mi+4,857 mi

Average of roughly 3,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P260 DSA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:31

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P260 DSA) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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