1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R35 YVU
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 103,568 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R35 YVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 103,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R35 YVU 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 (R35 YVU) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R35 YVU Mileage History
- 21/04/202296,853 mi
- 14/04/2023100,488 mi+3,635 mi
- 14/04/2023100,488 mi
- 17/04/2024103,568 mi+3,080 mi
- 17/04/2024103,568 mi
Average of roughly 3,373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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