1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R3 ABW
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/10/1997. Recorded mileage 74,754 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,754 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
R3 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 74,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R3 ABW Mileage History
- 17/04/202373,814 mi
- 03/10/202374,193 mi+379 mi
- 22/01/202574,452 mi+259 mi
- 10/11/202574,753 mi+301 mi
- 17/11/202574,754 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R3 ABW 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 (R3 ABW) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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