1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P727 FAU
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 121,692 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P727 FAU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 121,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P727 FAU 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P727 FAU) between March 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)”.
P727 FAU Mileage History
- 18/03/200687,542 mi
- 26/10/200692,231 mi+4,689 mi
- 22/10/200796,154 mi+3,923 mi
- 14/10/200899,546 mi+3,392 mi
- 22/09/2009102,508 mi+2,962 mi
- 16/10/2009102,949 mi+441 mi
- 29/10/2010105,797 mi+2,848 mi
- 29/10/2010105,797 mi
- 24/10/2011106,146 mi+349 mi
- 21/11/2012106,241 mi+95 mi
- 12/12/2012106,247 mi+6 mi
- 07/01/2014106,289 mi+42 mi
- 05/01/2015109,233 mi+2,944 mi
- 09/01/2016114,227 mi+4,994 mi
- 09/01/2016114,227 mi
- 12/01/2017118,020 mi+3,793 mi
- 18/05/2018120,487 mi+2,467 mi
- 18/05/2018120,487 mi
- 02/05/2020120,638 mi+151 mi
- 19/05/2021121,335 mi+697 mi
- 08/07/2022121,655 mi+320 mi
- 29/08/2024121,692 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 1,851 miles per year across 22 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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