1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R411 AMA
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 53,531 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,531 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
R411 AMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 53,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R411 AMA Mileage History
- 20/06/202249,309 mi
- 23/06/202350,823 mi+1,514 mi
- 29/08/202452,960 mi+2,137 mi
- 08/10/202452,994 mi+34 mi
- 09/09/202553,531 mi+537 mi
Average of roughly 1,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R411 AMA 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 (R411 AMA) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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