1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · R230 YAH
1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 76,311 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R230 YAH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2016
- 76,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R230 YAH Mileage History
- 21/07/200650,574 mi
- 20/07/200759,249 mi+8,675 mi
- 08/07/200868,497 mi+9,248 mi
- 30/07/200970,321 mi+1,824 mi
- 09/07/201072,233 mi+1,912 mi
- 29/06/201173,421 mi+1,188 mi
- 16/07/201274,422 mi+1,001 mi
- 19/07/201375,180 mi+758 mi
- 25/07/201475,538 mi+358 mi
- 21/07/201576,001 mi+463 mi
- 21/07/201676,311 mi+310 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R230 YAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Slk (R230 YAH) between July 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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