1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R593 DDX
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 74,663 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R593 DDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 74,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R593 DDX Mileage History
- 30/05/202270,360 mi
- 31/05/202270,365 mi+5 mi
- 22/03/202574,153 mi+3,788 mi
- 22/03/202574,154 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/202674,663 mi+509 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R593 DDX 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 (R593 DDX) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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