1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · M2 CYF
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 73,421 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M2 CYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 73,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M2 CYF 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 (M2 CYF) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
M2 CYF Mileage History
- 21/04/202271,361 mi
- 19/05/202372,706 mi+1,345 mi
- 05/07/202473,411 mi+705 mi
- 11/07/202473,421 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 926 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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