1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R131 AMX
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28/10/1997. Recorded mileage 27,833 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,833 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
R131 AMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 27,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R131 AMX Mileage History
- 29/04/202226,799 mi
- 13/04/202327,143 mi+344 mi
- 21/03/202527,822 mi+679 mi
- 25/03/202527,823 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/202627,833 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R131 AMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R131 AMX) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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