1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R27 VGC
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1998. Recorded mileage 102,841 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R27 VGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 102,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R27 VGC 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 (R27 VGC) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
R27 VGC Mileage History
- 28/07/202279,073 mi
- 05/09/202480,174 mi+1,101 mi
- 19/08/202591,803 mi+11,629 mi
- 07/09/2026102,841 mi+11,038 mi
Average of roughly 5,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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