1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R999 SLK
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 44,675 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R999 SLK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 44,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R999 SLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R999 SLK) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R999 SLK Mileage History
- 18/05/200629,064 mi
- 11/05/200730,176 mi+1,112 mi
- 13/05/200830,763 mi+587 mi
- 04/06/200932,733 mi+1,970 mi
- 02/06/201034,166 mi+1,433 mi
- 01/06/201135,241 mi+1,075 mi
- 28/05/201237,751 mi+2,510 mi
- 24/07/201337,759 mi+8 mi
- 08/05/201539,064 mi+1,305 mi
- 31/05/201640,883 mi+1,819 mi
- 26/03/201842,795 mi+1,912 mi
- 26/03/201943,695 mi+900 mi
- 28/05/202644,671 mi+976 mi
- 16/06/202644,675 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 777 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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