1998 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · R966 AUM
1998 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 83,938 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2298cc
R966 AUM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
- 83,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R966 AUM Mileage History
- 05/04/202283,751 mi
- 05/04/202283,751 mi
- 22/01/202583,938 mi+187 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R966 AUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Slk (R966 AUM) between April 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2025 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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