1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R770 BVF
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 164,082 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R770 BVF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 164,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R770 BVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R770 BVF) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2022 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top arm (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top arm (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously redu”.
R770 BVF Mileage History
- 01/07/2022164,081 mi
- 04/07/2022164,082 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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