1998 Mercedes SLK 2.3L Petrol · R498 AMA
1998 Mercedes SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 38,422 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2298cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R498 AMA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 38,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R498 AMA Mileage History
- 21/04/202237,598 mi
- 18/04/202338,047 mi+449 mi
- 15/04/202438,357 mi+310 mi
- 22/04/202538,422 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 274 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R498 AMA 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 Slk (R498 AMA) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes 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: Tyres (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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