1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · R608 GGR
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 112,673 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R608 GGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 112,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R608 GGR 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 (R608 GGR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R608 GGR Mileage History
- 27/05/2022126,944 mi
- 26/05/2023128,331 mi+1,387 mi
- 23/05/2024129,888 mi+1,557 mi
- 19/05/2025112,673 mi-17,215 mi
- 20/05/2025112,673 mi
Average of roughly -4,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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