1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P723 JRP
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 08/01/1997. Recorded mileage 83,099 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,099 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
P723 JRP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 83,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P723 JRP Mileage History
- 28/11/200529,604 mi
- 08/12/200635,146 mi+5,542 mi
- 07/12/200739,087 mi+3,941 mi
- 05/12/200842,305 mi+3,218 mi
- 05/12/200842,305 mi
- 04/12/200946,116 mi+3,811 mi
- 04/12/200946,116 mi
- 09/12/201049,028 mi+2,912 mi
- 09/12/201049,028 mi
- 08/12/201152,168 mi+3,140 mi
- 07/12/201254,768 mi+2,600 mi
- 07/12/201254,768 mi
- 03/12/201357,192 mi+2,424 mi
- 03/12/201357,192 mi
- 12/12/201460,438 mi+3,246 mi
- 11/12/201563,341 mi+2,903 mi
- 11/12/201563,341 mi
- 28/11/201666,315 mi+2,974 mi
- 30/11/201768,864 mi+2,549 mi
- 30/11/201768,864 mi
- 14/12/201871,309 mi+2,445 mi
- 10/12/201973,393 mi+2,084 mi
- 08/12/202074,700 mi+1,307 mi
- 09/12/202176,782 mi+2,082 mi
- 14/12/202279,083 mi+2,301 mi
- 15/11/202380,466 mi+1,383 mi
- 15/11/202380,466 mi
- 20/11/202482,007 mi+1,541 mi
- 22/04/202683,099 mi+1,092 mi
Average of roughly 2,623 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
P723 JRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P723 JRP) between November 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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