1998 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · S983 DGU
1998 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 86,535 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,535 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
S983 DGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 86,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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S983 DGU Mileage History
- 03/08/202277,270 mi
- 01/08/202378,729 mi+1,459 mi
- 07/12/202486,535 mi+7,806 mi
- 18/12/202486,535 mi
Average of roughly 3,898 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S983 DGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Slk (S983 DGU) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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