1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R190 EGD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 99,310 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,310 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
R190 EGD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 99,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R190 EGD Mileage History
- 17/05/200634,134 mi
- 12/02/200737,625 mi+3,491 mi
- 14/03/200844,310 mi+6,685 mi
- 14/05/200949,796 mi+5,486 mi
- 14/05/200949,796 mi
- 02/06/201053,869 mi+4,073 mi
- 07/06/201159,921 mi+6,052 mi
- 07/06/201266,669 mi+6,748 mi
- 09/06/201266,696 mi+27 mi
- 03/06/201372,249 mi+5,553 mi
- 14/06/201372,249 mi
- 21/07/201477,346 mi+5,097 mi
- 16/07/201583,296 mi+5,950 mi
- 15/07/201686,430 mi+3,134 mi
- 10/07/201789,084 mi+2,654 mi
- 10/07/201789,084 mi
- 02/08/201892,616 mi+3,532 mi
- 06/08/201892,661 mi+45 mi
- 16/08/201995,046 mi+2,385 mi
- 19/08/201995,081 mi+35 mi
- 14/08/202096,531 mi+1,450 mi
- 02/10/202096,759 mi+228 mi
- 29/09/202198,130 mi+1,371 mi
- 06/10/202198,177 mi+47 mi
- 03/10/202298,878 mi+701 mi
- 07/05/202499,132 mi+254 mi
- 24/04/202599,310 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 3,442 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R190 EGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R190 EGD) between May 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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