1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · LEZ 701
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 63,939 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LEZ 701 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 63,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LEZ 701 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-Benz Slk (LEZ 701) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
LEZ 701 Mileage History
- 27/09/202361,326 mi
- 28/09/202361,327 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/202462,346 mi+1,019 mi
- 16/09/202563,939 mi+1,593 mi
Average of roughly 1,325 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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