1998 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · S35 EGT
1998 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 56,898 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,898 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
S35 EGT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2020
- 56,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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S35 EGT Mileage History
- 22/11/200527,183 mi
- 24/11/200627,731 mi+548 mi
- 15/11/200729,114 mi+1,383 mi
- 21/11/200830,327 mi+1,213 mi
- 18/11/200932,144 mi+1,817 mi
- 16/11/201033,707 mi+1,563 mi
- 11/07/201241,246 mi+7,539 mi
- 11/07/201241,246 mi
- 13/11/201350,046 mi+8,800 mi
- 14/11/201350,046 mi
- 17/02/201552,264 mi+2,218 mi
- 11/10/201652,515 mi+251 mi
- 11/10/201652,515 mi
- 31/10/201755,514 mi+2,999 mi
- 20/05/202056,898 mi+1,384 mi
Average of roughly 2,050 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
S35 EGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Slk (S35 EGT) between November 2005 and May 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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