1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R771 BMX
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 84,394 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R771 BMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 84,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R771 BMX Mileage History
- 12/03/202479,836 mi
- 13/03/202479,845 mi+9 mi
- 12/03/202580,766 mi+921 mi
- 13/03/202580,778 mi+12 mi
- 09/03/202684,394 mi+3,616 mi
Average of roughly 2,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R771 BMX 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R771 BMX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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