1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R130 ABT
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 101,910 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R130 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 101,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R130 ABT 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-Benz Slk (R130 ABT) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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: Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R130 ABT Mileage History
- 25/04/202396,511 mi
- 22/04/202597,643 mi+1,132 mi
- 30/04/202597,651 mi+8 mi
- 08/04/2026101,910 mi+4,259 mi
- 08/04/2026101,910 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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