1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R137 BCC
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 92,961 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R137 BCC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2022
- 92,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R137 BCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk (R137 BCC) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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