1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · P5 LKU
1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 61,807 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,807 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
P5 LKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 61,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P5 LKU Mileage History
- 21/06/202260,325 mi
- 06/06/202361,044 mi+719 mi
- 25/06/202461,506 mi+462 mi
- 25/03/202561,807 mi+301 mi
Average of roughly 537 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P5 LKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Slk (P5 LKU) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 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.
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