£1,300 • £1,500 - £2,000
1997 MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR AUTO
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor Auto was sold for £1,300, falling within its estimated value of £1,500 - £2,000. It features a 5-speed automatic transmission, refurbished wheels and comes with a comprehensive set of documents and accessories, including a Mercedes wallet with owner's handbooks, a first aid kit, MOT certificates, and invoices.
Condition
7
The car has a good service history and refurbished wheels, suggesting it has been well-maintained. There is no mention of any significant damage, but slight wear is likely present considering the age of the vehicle.
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R411 AMA
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: MERCEDES Model: SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR AUTO Registration: R411 AMA Engine Size (cc): 2298 Transmission: 5 Speed Auto Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1997 Date First Registered: 28/08/1997 MOT Expiry Date: 07/10/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025
Points of note
£480
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,679
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,234
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
53,531 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-28
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 09 2025 with 53,531 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracking/split around the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear subframe corrded
Passed
On Oct 08 2024 with 52,994 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Aug 29 2024 with 52,960 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Headlights misty
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 23 2023 with 50,823 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 20 2022 with 49,309 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Smear of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 17 2021 with 48,305 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Smear of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jun 18 2020 with 46,104 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2019 with 45,754 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under body trays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 05 2019 with 45,755 miles
There were 12 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under body trays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 03 2018 with 45,288 miles
Passed
On Sep 05 2017 with 44,749 miles
Passed
On Sep 01 2016 with 42,794 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear o/s tyre wall deteriorating-keep checked
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failed
On Aug 24 2016 with 42,763 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear o/s tyre wall deteriorating-keep checked
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On Aug 26 2015 with 39,521 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Headlight units fading but not badly affecting aim
- Slight scratch on screen but not affecting drivers view
Passed
On Aug 22 2014 with 36,603 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Inner edge of o/s front tyre wearing
- Front o/s lower ball joint dust cover will need replacing soon
Failed
On Aug 22 2014 with 36,603 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- Rear of o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding and may need replacing soon
- Inner edge of o/s front tyre wearing
- Headlights fading but not affecting beam
Passed
On Aug 21 2013 with 33,689 miles
Failed
On Aug 29 2012 with 30,470 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Passed
On Aug 29 2012 with 30,470 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Aug 23 2011 with 27,335 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Aug 23 2011 with 27,335 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2010 with 24,329 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Aug 24 2010 with 24,329 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Feb 27 2009 with 18,230 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Feb 27 2009 with 18,230 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Feb 27 2008 with 13,688 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Feb 28 2007 with 9,881 miles
Passed
On Mar 01 2006 with 5,190 miles
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