1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P554 TMV
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 131,636 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P554 TMV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 131,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P554 TMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P554 TMV) between April 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
P554 TMV Mileage History
- 29/04/2025129,688 mi
- 08/05/2025129,706 mi+18 mi
- 22/05/2026131,636 mi+1,930 mi
Average of roughly 1,835 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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