1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P601 EFJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1997. Recorded mileage 141,325 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,325 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
P601 EFJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2023
- 141,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 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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P601 EFJ Mileage History
- 24/01/200688,286 mi
- 19/01/200791,974 mi+3,688 mi
- 25/01/200895,718 mi+3,744 mi
- 27/01/200999,435 mi+3,717 mi
- 22/01/2010102,231 mi+2,796 mi
- 25/01/2011106,368 mi+4,137 mi
- 25/01/2011106,368 mi
- 24/01/2012110,808 mi+4,440 mi
- 23/07/2013114,763 mi+3,955 mi
- 24/07/2013114,770 mi+7 mi
- 31/07/2014118,422 mi+3,652 mi
- 27/01/2016126,551 mi+8,129 mi
- 25/01/2017133,315 mi+6,764 mi
- 25/01/2017133,315 mi
- 27/11/2017136,510 mi+3,195 mi
- 25/07/2020137,721 mi+1,211 mi
- 21/05/2022140,745 mi+3,024 mi
- 21/05/2022140,745 mi
- 05/06/2023141,325 mi+580 mi
- 05/06/2023141,325 mi
Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P601 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P601 EFJ) between January 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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