1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R228 ADX
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1997. Recorded mileage 42,013 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,013 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
R228 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 42,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R228 ADX Mileage History
- 26/04/202441,205 mi
- 26/04/202441,206 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202541,516 mi+310 mi
- 25/04/202541,516 mi
- 02/05/202642,013 mi+497 mi
Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R228 ADX 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 (R228 ADX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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