1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R168 DHJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 131,026 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R168 DHJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2024
- 131,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R168 DHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R168 DHJ) between October 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
R168 DHJ Mileage History
- 03/10/200678,313 mi
- 10/10/200678,575 mi+262 mi
- 29/09/200785,198 mi+6,623 mi
- 06/01/200996,820 mi+11,622 mi
- 25/01/2010105,829 mi+9,009 mi
- 25/01/2011115,258 mi+9,429 mi
- 06/03/2012126,187 mi+10,929 mi
- 09/03/2013134,351 mi+8,164 mi
- 08/03/2014145,542 mi+11,191 mi
- 09/03/2015153,370 mi+7,828 mi
- 04/03/2016160,576 mi+7,206 mi
- 04/05/2019126,701 mi-33,875 mi
- 15/04/2020126,784 mi+83 mi
- 29/04/2021127,218 mi+434 mi
- 29/04/2021127,218 mi
- 03/05/2022128,451 mi+1,233 mi
- 03/05/2023129,540 mi+1,089 mi
- 27/04/2024131,026 mi+1,486 mi
Average of roughly 3,001 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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