1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P490 OBY
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 115,698 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P490 OBY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2022
- 115,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P490 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P490 OBY) between December 2005 and June 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P490 OBY Mileage History
- 06/12/200562,764 mi
- 03/12/200671,929 mi+9,165 mi
- 13/12/200778,988 mi+7,059 mi
- 13/12/200778,988 mi
- 10/12/200885,944 mi+6,956 mi
- 10/12/200885,944 mi
- 05/12/200992,512 mi+6,568 mi
- 05/12/200992,512 mi
- 04/12/201095,563 mi+3,051 mi
- 03/12/201197,167 mi+1,604 mi
- 17/11/201299,171 mi+2,004 mi
- 23/11/2013102,331 mi+3,160 mi
- 08/11/2014105,348 mi+3,017 mi
- 20/10/2015106,797 mi+1,449 mi
- 12/07/2018106,800 mi+3 mi
- 12/07/2018106,800 mi
- 04/07/2019107,861 mi+1,061 mi
- 03/07/2020111,064 mi+3,203 mi
- 06/07/2020111,065 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/2021113,772 mi+2,707 mi
- 20/06/2022115,698 mi+1,926 mi
- 20/06/2022115,698 mi
Average of roughly 3,201 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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