1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R565 FOJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 83,308 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,308 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
R565 FOJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 83,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (52 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R565 FOJ Mileage History
- 02/11/200922,414 mi
- 01/11/201026,694 mi+4,280 mi
- 01/11/201026,694 mi
- 01/11/201132,811 mi+6,117 mi
- 02/11/201132,811 mi
- 22/10/201237,457 mi+4,646 mi
- 16/10/201341,333 mi+3,876 mi
- 10/10/201443,955 mi+2,622 mi
- 09/10/201548,559 mi+4,604 mi
- 12/10/201651,890 mi+3,331 mi
- 12/10/201651,890 mi
- 25/10/201756,107 mi+4,217 mi
- 26/10/201756,107 mi
- 20/10/201857,899 mi+1,792 mi
- 31/10/201858,073 mi+174 mi
- 16/11/201964,393 mi+6,320 mi
- 16/11/201964,393 mi
- 02/11/202065,673 mi+1,280 mi
- 04/11/202065,673 mi
- 12/11/202171,760 mi+6,087 mi
- 27/10/202283,308 mi+11,548 mi
- 27/10/202283,308 mi
Average of roughly 4,690 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R565 FOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R565 FOJ) between November 2009 and October 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (52 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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