1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R765 BVV
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04/11/1997. Recorded mileage 131,185 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2295cc
R765 BVV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2024
- 131,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R765 BVV Mileage History
- 07/05/2022127,679 mi
- 07/05/2022127,679 mi
- 08/08/2024131,185 mi+3,506 mi
Average of roughly 1,553 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R765 BVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R765 BVV) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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