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B2 SLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,841 mi
Last recorded47,841 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,841 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 47,648 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 45,839 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 45,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 43,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,135 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,447 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,616 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,919 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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B2 SLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 SLK registered?

B2 SLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is B2 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 SLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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