1998 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · L44 KAY
1998 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 61,335 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,335 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
L44 KAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 61,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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L44 KAY Mileage History
- 03/12/202260,110 mi
- 13/12/202260,124 mi+14 mi
- 21/11/202360,681 mi+557 mi
- 09/12/202461,114 mi+433 mi
- 10/12/202561,335 mi+221 mi
Average of roughly 406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L44 KAY 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 Slk (L44 KAY) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “All direction indicators not working not flashing(all) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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