1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · P733 JCH
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 41,015 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P733 JCH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 41,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P733 JCH 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (P733 JCH) between November 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”.
P733 JCH Mileage History
- 14/11/200525,439 mi
- 21/11/200626,533 mi+1,094 mi
- 11/02/200827,527 mi+994 mi
- 09/02/200928,195 mi+668 mi
- 02/02/201028,691 mi+496 mi
- 01/02/201129,528 mi+837 mi
- 07/02/201230,195 mi+667 mi
- 13/02/201330,470 mi+275 mi
- 12/02/201430,835 mi+365 mi
- 12/02/201430,835 mi
- 10/02/201531,155 mi+320 mi
- 11/02/201631,752 mi+597 mi
- 07/03/201732,250 mi+498 mi
- 19/04/201834,690 mi+2,440 mi
- 19/04/201834,690 mi
- 08/01/201934,796 mi+106 mi
- 10/01/202036,582 mi+1,786 mi
- 06/04/202137,171 mi+589 mi
- 04/04/202238,564 mi+1,393 mi
- 31/03/202340,791 mi+2,227 mi
- 22/05/202440,905 mi+114 mi
- 08/05/202541,015 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 800 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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