1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P430 AWW
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1996. Recorded mileage 129,008 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2298cc
P430 AWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 129,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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P430 AWW Mileage History
- 20/04/2022118,566 mi
- 03/05/2023123,755 mi+5,189 mi
- 04/05/2023123,755 mi
- 31/05/2024129,008 mi+5,253 mi
- 31/05/2024129,008 mi
Average of roughly 4,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P430 AWW 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P430 AWW) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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