1997 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · R791 CDC
1997 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 89,538 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,538 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
R791 CDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 89,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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R791 CDC Mileage History
- 10/10/202288,812 mi
- 27/10/202388,915 mi+103 mi
- 27/10/202388,917 mi+2 mi
- 03/04/202588,927 mi+10 mi
- 09/04/202689,538 mi+611 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R791 CDC 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 Slk (R791 CDC) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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 (18 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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