1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S603 JKO
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 93,133 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S603 JKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 93,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S603 JKO 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 (S603 JKO) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S603 JKO Mileage History
- 19/05/202386,427 mi
- 23/05/202386,577 mi+150 mi
- 01/07/202489,993 mi+3,416 mi
- 01/07/202489,993 mi
- 03/06/202593,133 mi+3,140 mi
Average of roughly 3,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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