1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · P381 CCW
1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 74,167 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,167 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
P381 CCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 74,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 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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P381 CCW Mileage History
- 26/07/202372,923 mi
- 26/07/202372,923 mi
- 30/07/202473,252 mi+329 mi
- 20/08/202473,234 mi-18 mi
- 21/08/202574,167 mi+933 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P381 CCW 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 (P381 CCW) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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 (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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