1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R59 YVU
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 76,054 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R59 YVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 76,054 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.
R59 YVU 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 (R59 YVU) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R59 YVU Mileage History
- 13/06/202360,641 mi
- 09/09/202466,899 mi+6,258 mi
- 03/10/202466,921 mi+22 mi
- 03/10/202466,921 mi
- 30/09/202576,054 mi+9,133 mi
Average of roughly 6,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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