1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S96 AMC
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/09/1998. Recorded mileage 94,148 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,148 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
S96 AMC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2022
- 94,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S96 AMC Mileage History
- 22/12/202194,144 mi
- 27/05/202294,148 mi+4 mi
- 30/05/202294,148 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S96 AMC 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-Benz Slk (S96 AMC) between December 2021 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2022 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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