The road tax status for R17 DBY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R17 DBY?

The MOT for R17 DBY is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 January 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R17 DBY?

The recorded mileage for R17 DBY is 103,450 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R17 DBY ULEZ compliant?

No, R17 DBY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · R17 DBY

R17 DBY

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 103,450 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin: 2001 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Jan 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 103,450 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2001

Engine

1998cc

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R17 DBY Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
103,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

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R17 DBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 11:22

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R17 DBY) between May 2006 and January 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 18 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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R17 DBY Mileage History

06/05/200641,391 mi
02/06/200742,030 mi+639 mi
16/05/200853,291 mi+11,261 mi
16/05/200853,291 mi
20/06/200965,403 mi+12,112 mi
20/06/200965,403 mi
02/07/201078,580 mi+13,177 mi
05/01/201287,771 mi+9,191 mi
12/01/201389,382 mi+1,611 mi
12/01/201389,382 mi
03/01/201490,753 mi+1,371 mi
07/01/201592,605 mi+1,852 mi
08/01/201592,605 mi
07/01/201695,067 mi+2,462 mi
11/01/201695,069 mi+2 mi
09/01/201797,055 mi+1,986 mi
08/01/201898,908 mi+1,853 mi
07/01/2019100,417 mi+1,509 mi
07/01/2020101,656 mi+1,239 mi
11/01/2021102,244 mi+588 mi
10/01/2022102,729 mi+485 mi
09/01/2023103,360 mi+631 mi
09/01/2024103,450 mi+90 mi
18/01/2024103,450 mi

Average of roughly 3,505 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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