1998 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · S890 JOH
1998 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 170,878 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S890 JOH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2018
- 170,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S890 JOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Slk (S890 JOH) between May 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
S890 JOH Mileage History
- 19/05/200672,782 mi
- 25/05/200672,832 mi+50 mi
- 25/05/200780,189 mi+7,357 mi
- 31/07/200887,843 mi+7,654 mi
- 04/08/2009963,612 mi+875,769 mi
- 04/08/2009963,612 mi
- 27/08/2010105,938 mi-857,674 mi
- 26/08/2011115,215 mi+9,277 mi
- 30/08/2011115,215 mi
- 03/09/2012122,885 mi+7,670 mi
- 03/09/2012122,885 mi
- 10/09/2013128,550 mi+5,665 mi
- 10/09/2013128,550 mi
- 11/08/2014139,605 mi+11,055 mi
- 11/08/2014139,605 mi
- 02/09/2015148,730 mi+9,125 mi
- 03/09/2015148,771 mi+41 mi
- 14/09/2016156,190 mi+7,419 mi
- 06/09/2017166,917 mi+10,727 mi
- 01/09/2018170,878 mi+3,961 mi
Average of roughly 7,984 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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